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OpenStudy (anonymous):

In a 45-45-90 triangle, the hypotenuse measures 13 inches, and a leg measures 5 inches. What is the length of the second leg?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

12 inches

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How do you know that?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

one is right angle..13^2-5^2=x^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you very much! I knew that it was 12, I just wasn't sure how to get it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

welcome

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but i think that it will not b a 45-45-90 triangle

OpenStudy (anonymous):

*30-60-90, sorry I know . I just looked at it again.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i see

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