[Math] Find the ratios of the sides of a triangle

trianglestrigonometry

If the perimeter of a the right-angle triangle is six times its smallest side,
find the ratios of the three sides.

I tried solving it by using the normal area and volume.

Best Answer

Start by making three lengths $a$, $b$, and $\sqrt{a^2+b^2}$. Add these and set equal to $6a$ and solve for $b$ in terms of $a$. I'll leave the rest up to you.

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