Using the Pythagorean Theorem and a quadratic equation to find side lengths of a right triangle. The shorter leg of a right triangle is 7 ft shorter than the longer leg. The hypotenuse is 7 ft longer than the longer leg. Find the side lengths of the triangle. Length of the shorter leg: ____ ft Length of the longer leg: ____ ft Length of the hypotenuse: ____ ft
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