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Question from bryan, a teacher: The sides of a right angled triangle are x, x+1, x+2 cm. Find the perimeter.? |
Bryan,
The lengths of the sides are x cm, x + 1 cm and x + 2 cm. Since this is a right angled triangle the hypotenuse is the longest side and hence its length must be x + 2 cm.
Since this is a right angled triangle you can apply Pythagoras theorem and get
(x + 2)2 = x2 + (x + 1)2
Expand both sides and solve for x.
If you need further assistance write back.
Penny
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