Let the base (BC) of a right triangle be x cm and altitude (AB) be y cm.
Then, according to question, Hypotenuse (AC) = (x + 2) cm ...(i)
and hypotenuse (AC) = (2y + 1) cm ...(ii)
Comparing (i) and (ii), we get
x + 2 = 2y + 1
⇒ 2y = x + 2 – 1
⇒ 2y = x + 1
Now,
Now, in ΔABC, we have
[Using Pythagoras theorem]
x = -1 is not possible
Therefore, x = 15
Now, requried sides are
BC = x = 15 cm
AC = x + 2 = 17 cm
and AB =