Solve the problem.
-A lot is in the shape of a right triangle. The shorter leg measures 180 m. The hypotenuse is 60 m longer than the length of the longer leg. How long is the longer leg?
A)180 m
B)240 m
C)360 m
D)300 m

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The longer leg can be found using the Pythagorean theorem. Let x be the length of the longer leg, then the hypotenuse is x + 60. The equation is $180^2 + x^2 = (x + 60)^2$. Solving for x gives x = 240 m.

Solve the Problem. -A Lot Is in the Shape of a Right Triangle