Solve the problem.
-A lot is in the shape of a right triangle. The shorter leg measures 120 m. The hypotenuse is 40 m longer than the length of the longer leg. How long is the longer leg?
A) 160 m
B) 200 m
C) 240 m
D) 120 m

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the longer leg be x meters. According to the problem, the hypotenuse is x + 40 meters. Using the Pythagorean theorem: $120^2 + x^2 = (x + 40)^2$. Solving this equation, we find that x = 160 m.

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