A portion of a roof truss is given in the figure. The triangle on the left is configured such that the longer leg is 7 ft longer than the shorter leg, and the hypotenuse is 1 ft more than twice the shorter leg. a. Find the lengths of the sides of the triangle on the left. b. Find the lengths of the sides of the triangle on the right. 2x + 1 x +7 9 ft

A portion of a roof truss is given in the figure. The triangle on the left is configured such that the longer leg is 7 ft longer than the shorter leg, and the hypotenuse is 1 ft more than twice the shorter leg. a. Find the lengths of the sides of the triangle on the left. b. Find the lengths of the sides of the triangle on the right. 2x + 1 x +7 9 ft

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 14CR: One side of a triangle is 10 cm longer than a second side, and the third side is 5 cm longer than...

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