The value of a is 3√2 inches if it is given that the hypotenuse is c = a√2 and 6 = a√2. This can be obtained by using Pythagoras' theorem.
<h3>Calculate the value of a:</h3>
This question can be solved using Pythagoras' theorem,
If in a right angled triangle, hypotenuse is the longest side of the triangle and always opposite to the angle 90°, height and base are the two shorter sides which are adjacent to the angle 90°.
If hypotenuse = c, height = a and base = b then,
⇒ hypotenuse² = height² + base²
⇒ c² = a² + b²
Here in the question it is given that,
- Hypotenuse of the triangle is c = a√2
- 6 = a√2 in inches ⇒ c = 6
- Height and base is equal and both has the value of a ⇒ height = a and base = a
By using the Pythagoras' theorem we can write that,
⇒ hypotenuse² = height² + base²
⇒ 6² = a² + a²
⇒ 36 = 2a²
By dividing both sides of the equation by 2,
⇒ 18 = a²
⇒ a² = 18
By taking square on both side of the equation,
⇒ a = 3√2 inches
Hence the value of a is 3√2 inches if it is given that the hypotenuse is c = a√2 and 6 = a√2.
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