Solve the Problem. -The Hypotenuse of a Right Triangle Is 8 Feet Less

question 82

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 8 feet less than three times the shorter leg and the longer leg is 8 feet more than twice the shorter leg. Find the lengths of the three sides of the triangle.

• A)30 ft, 68 ft, 82 ft
• B)18 ft, 44 ft, 46 ft
• C)20 ft, 48 ft, 52 ft
• D)15 ft, 36 ft, 39 ft

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