Question

The sides of a right triangle are x - 1 x and x + 1 find the sides of the triangle

Answer 1

Answer:

x=4

Three sides are 3,4,5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let hypotenuse = x+1

Opposite side =x

Adjacent side =x-1

According to Pythagoras theorem

(x+1)²=x²+(x-1)²

On solving we get x=4

Answer 2

The sides (in cm) of a right triangle are x-1, x and x + 1. Find the sides of triangle.