One leg of a right triangle is 5 inches longer than the other leg, and the hypotenuse is 25 inches. Find the lengths of the legs of the triangle.

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One leg of a right triangle is 5 inches longer than the other leg, and the hypotenuse is 25 inches. Find the lengths of the legs of the triangle.

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