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Is it possible for a right triangle to be an isosceles triangle? I'm stuck on this question.

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Answer:

Explanation:

Yes - this is possible.

Its a 45-45-90 degree triangle.

The base angles are both 45 degrees and

both legs are equal in length.

User King Rayhan
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Answer:

yes!

Explanation:

a triangle with a 90 degree angle ( a right angle ) can have the two sides, other than the hypotenuse, be the same length. thus it is both isoceles AND right.

Is it possible for a right triangle to be an isosceles triangle? I'm stuck on this-example-1
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