The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 17 cm

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Problem

The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 17 cm. One of the perpendicular sides is 7 cm longer than the other. Determine the lengths of both perpendicular sides.

Related theory

Solving Quadratic Equations
Quadratic Equations
Pythagoras' Theorem
Triangle Properties
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