A right triangle is shown below.
x>1
Calculate the lengths of the sides of the triangle.
A right triangle is shown below.
x>1
Calculate the lengths of the sides of the triangle.
To find the lengths of the sides of the right triangle, we will apply the Pythagorean theorem, which states for a right triangle, where is the hypotenuse.
Given the side lengths are , , and , we assume is the hypotenuse because it is the largest value and confirm it by checking with the theorem.
Substitute into the Pythagorean theorem:
Let's expand each side and solve for :
Combine these into a single equation:
Simplify and combine like terms:
Rearrange to form a quadratic equation:
Factor the quadratic equation:
Solve for :
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Therefore, substituting will provide the side lengths:
- Short side:
- Other side:
- Hypotenuse:
These side lengths , , and form a well-known Pythagorean triple. Therefore, the solution to the problem is .