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Find the indicated side of the right triangle x=

Find the indicated side of the right triangle x=-example-1
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Answer:

  • x = 9
  • y = 9√2

Explanation:

Side lengths in an isosceles right triangle have the reduced ratios ...

1 : 1 : √2

Yours have the ratios ...

9 : x : y

If you multiply the reduced ratios by 9, you can find the values of x and y.

9 : 9 : 9√2 = 9 : x : y

x = 9

y = 9√2

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