The lengths of the sides of a right triangle can be described by the equation a2 + b2 = c2, where a and b are the lengths of the

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The lengths of the sides of a right triangle can be described by the equation a2 + b2 = c2, where a and b are the lengths of the

sides that form a right angle and c is the side opposite from the right angle, known as the hypotenuse. If the length of the hypotenuse of an isosceles right triangle is inches. How long, in inches, are the legs of the triangle?

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Luden [163] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-29T06:06:10+03:00

An isosceles triangle contains an 2 identical sides and a hypotenuse. The hypotenuse of an isosceles triangle measures √2 as compared to its sides which is 1. In conclusion, to get the sides of an isosceles triangle when given the length of its hypotenuse, divide the length of its hypotenuse by √2 and you should be able to get the length of its sides.