9. If the hypotenuse of the right triangle measures 25 meters, and one leg is 17 meters more than the other. Find the length of the legs.

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9. If the hypotenuse of the right triangle measures 25 meters,
and one leg is 17 meters more than the other. Find the length
of the legs.
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