The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 65 inches long. One leg is 3 inches shorter than the other. Find the lengths of the legs of the triangle. Step 1: Draw a sketch to visualize the problem. SCORE Step 2: Determine what quantities you are trying to find by defining your variables. Step 3: Formulate an equation that models the verbal conditions of the problem. Step 4: Solve the equation. Step 5: Check your answers.