Answer:
x = y = 10
Explanation:
Using the cosine ratio in the right triangle and the exact value
cos45° =
, then
cos45° =
=
=
( cross- multiply )
x ×
= 10
( divide both sides by
)
x = 10
Since the base angles are 45° then the triangle is isosceles and the 2 legs are congruent, then
x = y = 10