OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §7.6 Quadratic Equations · Exercise 33 · Algebra · Quadratics

Quadratic Equations · Exercise 33

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A pennant is shaped like a right triangle, with hypotenuse 10 feet. The length of one side of the pennant is two feet longer than the length of the other side. Find the length of the two sides of the pennant.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §7.6 Quadratic Equations · Exercise 33

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