Question

Slice for the missing sides 45-45-90 triangle. show work thank you

Answer 1

x and y are 5.66 units

Explanation:

The triangle above is a right angled triangle ; and can be solved using trigonometric relation :

Using :

Sin 45 = opposite / hypotenus

Opposite = y ; hypotenus = 8

Sin 45 = y/8

y = sin 45 * 8

y = 5.66 units

Side length x ;

Sin 45 = opposite / hypotenus

Sin 45 = x / 8

x = sin 45 * 8

x = 5.66 units