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1986 AIME Problem 15

Let triangle ABC be a right triangle in the xy-plane with a right angle at C_{}. Given that the length of the hypotenuse AB is 60, and that the medians through A and B lie along the lines y=x+3 and y=2x+4 respectively, find the area of triangle ABC.

Leading zeroes must be inputted, so if your answer is 34, then input 034


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