Question

What is the value of x?

A. 5 start root 2 end root
B. 10 start root 2 end root
C. 5
D. 10

Answer 1

x=5√2

Explanation:

This is a right isosceles triangle, so the base and leg are the same. Both are x.

Pythagorean Theorem:

x²+x²=10²

2x²=100

x²=50

x=√50

x=5√2