Question

Find x in this 45°-45°-90° triangle. x =

Answer 1

Use a^2 + b^2 = c^2

the triangle must be isosceles because the two angles are the same

1.2^2 + 1.2^2 = x^2
1.44 + 1.44 = x^2
2.88 = x^2
x=6√2/5
or
x ≈1.69706