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In this isosceles triangle what is the length of x

In this isosceles triangle what is the length of x-example-1
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Answer:

length of x is 8

Explanation:

According to trigonometry:

Side opposite to given 45° is x and hypotenuse is 8√2

Sinθ = opposite side / hypotenuse

Sin45° = x/ 8√2

1/√2 = x /8√2

x = 8√2 / √2

x = 8

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