Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

34.3 in, 36.3 in

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Hypothenus = 50 in

1st leg (L₁) = L

2nd leg (L₂) = 2 + L

Thus, we can obtain the value of L by using the pythagoras theory as follow:

Hypo² = L₁² + L₂²

50² = L² + (2 + L)²

2500 = L² + 4 + 4L + L²

2500 = 2L² + 4L + 4

Rearrange

2L² + 4L + 4 – 2500 = 0

2L² + 4L – 2496 = 0

Coefficient of L² (a) = 2

Coefficient of L (n) = 4

Constant (c) = –2496

L = –b ± √(b² – 4ac) / 2a

L = –4 ± √(4² – 4 × 2 × –2496) / 2 × 2

L = –4 ± √(16 + 19968) / 4

L = –4 ± √(19984) / 4

L = –4 ± 141.36 / 4

L = –4 + 141.36 / 4 or –4 – 141.36 / 4

L = 137.36/ 4 or –145.36 / 4

L = 34.3 or –36.3

Since measurement can not be negative, the value of L is 34.3 in

Finally, we shall determine the lengths of the legs of the right triangle. This is illustrated below:

1st leg (L₁) = L

L = 34.4

1st leg (L₁) = 34.3 in

2nd leg (L₂) = 2 + L

L = 34.4

2nd leg (L₂) = 2 + 34.3

2nd leg (L₂) = 36.3 in

Therefore, the lengths of the legs of the right triangle are 34.3 in, 36.3 in