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What are the lengths of side a and b​

What are the lengths of side a and b​-example-1
User CppChris
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Answer:

solution given:

∆ABC is a right angled isosceles triangle

perpendicular [p]=base [b]=a=b

hypotenuse [h]=3ft

By using Pythagoras law

h²=p²+b²

3²=a²+a²

9=2a²

a=√(9/2)=
(3 √(2) )/(2)

so

a=b=
(3 √(2) )/(2)

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