Solve the problem.
-A lot is in the shape of a right triangle. The shorter leg measures 150 m. The hypotenuse is 50 m longer than the length of the longer leg. How long is the longer leg?
A) 150 m
B) 200 m
C) 250 m
D) 300 m

Question

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 + 50. The equation is $150^2 + x^2 = (x + 50)^2$. Solving for x gives x = 200 m.

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