The Hypotenuse of a Right Triangle Is 29 Inches

question 161

Essay

The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 29 inches. The lengths of the two legs are given by two consecutive integers. Find the lengths of the two legs. shorter leg: __________ inches longer leg: __________ inches

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