CPM Homework Help : PCT Problem 6-158

The lengths of the sides of a right triangle are given by $x$ , $x + 4$ , and $x + 8$ . What are the lengths of the sides?

Hint 1:

Draw a diagram to visualize.

Right triangle, vertical leg labeled, x + 4, horizontal leg labeled, x, hypotenuse labeled, x + 8.

Hint 2:

Since it is a right triangle, use the Pythagorean Theorem.