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Find the length of side x in simplest radical form with a rational denominator

Find the length of side x in simplest radical form with a rational denominator-example-1
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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

The triangle has two congruent legs

For the Pythagorean theorem we have:

x^2 + x^2 = 8

2x^2 = 8

x^2 = 4

x = 2

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