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User Youn Elan
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Let x = the length of the longer leg.

x^2 + (x -5)^2 = (x + 5)^2

x^2 + x^2 - 10x + 25 = x^2 + 10x + 25

x^2 - 20x = 0x

(x - 20) = 0

x = 0.

x - 20 = 0x = 20

The longer leg is 20 mm, the shorter leg is 15 mm, and the hypotenuse is 25 mm.

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