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Next, we {{CMD_93}}find equations{{CMD_94}} that relate relevant
variables. Here we use the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Note that {{MATH_96}} is a constant, and {{MATH_97}} and {{MATH_98}} are functions of time, {{MATH_99}}.
We, then, {{CMD_100}}differentiate{{CMD_101}} both sides of the equation with respect to {{MATH_102}}, using implicit differentiation
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Now, we {{CMD_104}}evaluate{{CMD_105}} all the quantities at the instant when {{MATH_106}}, noting that
{{MATH_107}} and that {{MATH_108}}. Therefore,
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We need to compute {{MATH_110}}, the length of the hypotenuse at the instant when {{MATH_111}}. Here we use
the Pythagorean Theorem
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So, we see that {{MATH_113}}, when {{MATH_114}}. {{CMD_115}}
Then, we {{CMD_116}}solve{{CMD_117}} for the rate at the moment when {{MATH_118}},{{CMD_119}}
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Therefore, the hypotenuse is growing at a rate of {{MATH_121}} m/s when both legs are {{MATH_122}} long.
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