is my explanation correct ?
problem:Andrew claims that a wooden bookend in the shape of a 45°- 45°- 90° right triangle has side lengths of 5 in., 5 in., and 8 in. Is he correct? If so, show the work and if not, show why not.
explanation:5² + 5² = 25 + 25 = 50 ≠ 8², so no.
thank you

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is my explanation correct ?
problem:Andrew claims that a wooden bookend in the shape of a 45°- 45°- 90° right triangle has side lengths of 5 in., 5 in., and 8 in. Is he correct? If so, show the work and if not, show why not.
explanation:5² + 5² = 25 + 25 = 50 ≠ 8², so no.
thank you

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

You are correct. Nice work. The hypotenuse is sqrt(50) or 5*sqrt(2) units long and not 8 units long.

lgbasallote · Answer

well im definitely sure $50 \ne 8$....

anonymous · Answer

okay thx