You reduce by since they are even number you divide each by 2, 2:40, if you can still divide then do so, it simplifies to 1:20
X = 5
You first have to use Pythagorean Theorem to find the side lengths of the triangle with the hypotenuse of 10. The side lengths are 5sqrt2.
Now do Pythagorean theorem again to find the side length is 5
Question really depends on the persons mindset wether he/she likes to be rich or a middle person.
Am I supposed to be figuring out what the length of the two other legs are?