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The length, in cm, of the sides of a right angled triangle are x, (x+2) and (x+1) where x > 0. Find , in cm, the length of its hypotenuse

A.

4

B.

5

C.

13

D.

17

Correct answer is B

(x+2)2=x2+(x+1)2

x2+4x+4=x2+x2+2x+1

2x2x2+2x4x+14=0

x22x3=0

x23x+x3=0x(x3)+1(x3)=0

(x3)(x+1)=0x = 3 or -1

x>0x=3

The longest side = 3 + 2 = 5.