The Hypotenuse of a Right Triangle Is 29 Inches

question 188

Multiple Choice

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.

• A) 23 inches and 24 inches
• B) 18 inches and 19 inches
• C) 20 inches and 21 inches
• D) 19 inches and 20 inches
• E) none of these

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