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Use the ratio of a 45-45-90triangle to solve for the variables. Make sure to simplify radicals. Leave your answers as radicals in simplest form.

Use the ratio of a 45-45-90triangle to solve for the variables. Make sure to simplify-example-1
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Answer:

m = n = 5

Explanation:

The side ratios in a 45°-45°-90° triangle are 1 : 1 : √2. That is, the hypotenuse is √2 times the side length. Here, the hypotenuse is 5√2, so the side length must be 5.

m = n = 5

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