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  • Oct 23, 2007, 06:48 PM
    anne21
    quadratic function
    Three pieces of rod measure 20 cm, 41 cm and 44 cm. If the same amount is cut off each piece, the remaining lengths can be formed into a right triangle. What length is cut off?

    anyone know this? Can anyone setup an equation for me? Tnx.:)
  • Oct 23, 2007, 10:15 PM
    terryg752
    Let x be the length cut

    Remaining 20 -x, 41 - x, 44 - x

    This is a right angled triangle with hypotenuse = (44 - x)

    Now you should be able to complete.

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