Arithmetic sequence question

2008-10-12 5:17 am
If the perimeter of the right-angled triangle (x is the opposite side, y is the adjacent side and z is the hypotenuse) is 42cm, and the values of x,y and z form an arithmetic sequence, find the lengths of the sides of the triangle.
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eelyw::how do u get 3,4 and 5?

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2008-10-12 6:08 am
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Triangle with sides 3, 4 and 5 will be a right-angled triangle. Perimeter is 12.
Now perimeter is 42, that is increased by 3.5 times. Therefore, the 3 sides are
3 x 3.5 = 10.5
4 x 3.5 = 14 and
5 x 3.5 = 17.5 = hypotenuse. And form a A.S.


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