Question

If one of the short sides of a 45-45-90 triangle equals 5, how long is the hypotenuse?

Possible Answers:

√10

5

π

√15

5√2

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Answer 1

hypotenuse= 2
`√(5)`

Explanation:

the triangle is equal tow side so it is two side =5 cm

then the hypotenuse by Phitagors theory the triangle hypotenuse =

`\sqrt{5^(2) +5^(2) }` = 2
`√(5)`