Question

The altitude of a right triangle is 7cm less than its base. If the hypotenuse is 3cm, find the other two sides..


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Answer 1

Answer:

The altitude of a right triangle is 7cm less than its base. If the hypotenuse is 3cm, find the other two sides

Answer 2

Answer:

4,5

Step-by-step explanation:

H = 3 cm

H²= (a-7) ² + a²

9 = a²+49-14a +a²

2a²-14a+40= 0

a²-7a+20 = 0

a²-4a-5a -20 = 0

(a-4) (a-5) = 0

a= 4,5