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Find length of missing sides ​

Find length of missing sides ​-example-1
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A 45-45-90 triangle follows a unique pattern. It has two congruent sides and one side that = x * sqrt(2).

If AC = 9sqrt(2), then AB is also 9sqrt(2).

To find CB, we need to multiply 9sqrt(2) by sqrt(2).

9sqrt(2) * sqrt(2) = 9 * 2 = 18

CB = 18

Hope this helps!

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