Problem solving with quadratic equations

[Sammyroy]

The hypothenuse of a right triangle is three times the length of one of its legs. The length of the other leg is four feet. Find the lengths of the three sides of the triangle.

 

[tkhunny]

Please show your work. You simply cannot have nothing to offer.

1) Draw a right triangle
2a) Label the three sides
2b) Use the clues in the problem statement to clarify the relationships between the three sides.
3) Apply the Pythagorean Theorem

Let's see where that leads you.