Answer:
- x = 3√2 ≈ 4.243
- y = 3√2 ≈ 4.243
Explanation:
Given an isosceles right triangle with hypotenuse length 6, you want the lengths of the two legs of the triangle.
Isosceles right triangle
The ratios of side lengths in an isosceles right triangle are ...
1 : 1 : √2 = x : y : 6
Multiplying by 6/√2 = 3√2, the side length ratios are ...
x : y : 6 = 3√2 : 3√2 : 6
The values of x and y are 3√2 ≈ 4.243.