Solve. -The Longer Leg of a Right Triangle Is 14 Inches

question 311

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-The longer leg of a right triangle is 14 inches longer than the other leg. Find the length of the two legs if the hypotenuse is 26 inches.

• A) 10 in. and 24 in.
• B) 8 in. and 22 in.
• C) 9 in. and 23 in.
• D) 11 in. and 25 in.

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