Question

Find the value of b.

Answer 1

in a 45-45-90 triangle,
2*legs^2= hypotenuse^2
use this to get b.....as both legs are equal

Answer 2

so, 2*12=b^2

Answer 3

2*12^2=b^2

Answer 4

is that right?

Answer 5

yes, go on...

Answer 6

take square root on both sides now

Answer 7

wait.. what? im confused :/

Answer 8

\(2\times 12^2=b^2\)
taking square root on both sides,
\(b = \sqrt 2 \times \sqrt{12^2}=...?\)

Answer 9

oohhhh!!

Answer 10

16.97? thats what the calculator says

Answer 11

or you can keep it as \(\large 12\sqrt2\)

Answer 12

both works...

Answer 13

ok. thank you! can you help me with some more?

Answer 14

welcome :)
i'll try, but ask them in another post....

Answer 15

ok