QuestionThe shorter leg is $8 \mathrm{ft}$ less than the longer leg, and the hypotenuse is $8 \mathrm{ft}$ more than the longer leg. Find the lengths.

Studdy Solution
Substitute $b =32$ into the equations from step to find $a$ and $c$.
$$a =32 -8 =24$$$$c =32 +8 =40$$So, the lengths of the sides of the triangle are $24 \mathrm{ft}$, $32 \mathrm{ft}$, and $40 \mathrm{ft}$.