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Question 1:

In this 45-45-90 right triangle, the hypotenuse has a length of
x √(2) and the leg has a length of
x

We want to solve for x. Let's start with the equation of
x √(2) =10 and solve for x.


x √(2) =10

Divide both sides by the square root of 2.


x=(10)/( √(2) )

Simplify the fraction by multiply both the numerator and denominator by the sqaure root of 2.


x=(10 √(2))/(2)

=5 √(2)

Question 2:

Let's imagine a right triangle where the legs are 250 and we want to solve for the hypotenuse. Since the legs are congruent, this is a 45-45-90 right triangle.

Multiply 250 by the square root of 2 and use a calculator.


250 √(2) \approx 353.6

Hope this helps! :)
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