Problem
Four consecutive odd integers have a sum of 48. Find the average of those integers.
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ACT: Math Question #6 |
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Question:
A right triangle has sides of length 15, 20, and 25 meters. What is the area of the triangle in square meters?
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| triangle, the height is the length of one of the legs of the triangle, |
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| hypotenuse is always the longest side, the two legs of the |
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150 |
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