let us build equation for unknown legs
If we keep the length pf one leg as x
the other leg would be x +3
so we can build a relationship using pythagoras theorem
x^2 + (x+3)^2 = 15^2
x^2 + x^2 + 6x + 9 = 225
2x^2 + 6x + 9 = 225
2x^2 + 6x+ 9-225 = 0
2x^2 + 6x - 216 = 0
x^2 + 3x - 108 = 0 dividing whole equation by 2
x^2 + 12x - 9x - 108 = 0
x ( x + 12 ) - 9 (x + 12) = 0
(x -9) ( x +12) = 0
solutions for x are
x = 9 or x = -12
as lengths cannot be negative
one side length is 9cm
and other which is( x + 3)
9 + 3
12cm
The lengths of the legs of the right angled triangle is 9 feet and 12 feet.
Pythagoras theorem is used to show the relationship between the sides of a right angled triangle. It is given by:
Hypotenuse² = First Leg² + Second leg²
Let x represent the length of one leg. The other leg is three more = x + 3, hypotenuse = 15 ft. Hence:
15² = x² + (x + 3)²
x² + 6x + 9 + x² = 225
2x² + 6x - 216 = 0
x² + 3x - 108 = 0
x = - 12 or x = 9
Since the length cant the negative hence x= 9, x + 3 = 12
The lengths of the legs of the right angled triangle is 9 feet and 12 feet.
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