Find the hypotenuse of each isosceles right triangle when the legs are of the given measure.

Given =

Question

Find the hypotenuse of each isosceles right triangle when the legs are of the given measure.

Given =

nnesha · Answer

a^2+b^2=c^2
apply the Pythagorean theorem

anonymous · Answer

im not soo good in math, but i really want to undestand how to find the answer

nnesha · Answer

given =what ?

anonymous · Answer

6 sqare root of 2

anonymous · Answer

i have to find the inches

anonymous · Answer

would it be 8.49? im really just guessing, someone help please????

anonymous · Answer

An isosceles right triangle is one where the legs are the same. The hypotenuse is √2 times the length of the legs in this type of triangle. So multiply your given length by √2

anonymous · Answer

i get 8.48528137424 do i have to keep going? or am i doing this all wrong? @peachpi

anonymous · Answer

I think they want an exact answer. 8.49 is just an approximation for the given 6√2. Multiply 6√2 by √2

anonymous · Answer

36

anonymous · Answer

$$6\sqrt{2} \times \sqrt{2}=6\sqrt{2\times2}=?$$

anonymous · Answer

it is 12 sorry

nnesha · Answer

or you can use the equation $$\huge\rm (6\sqrt{2})^2+(6\sqrt{2})^2=c^2$$

anonymous · Answer

yes 12

anonymous · Answer

jeje sorry i was confused but i understand now thank you soo much for your help @Nnesha and @peachpi!!!!

anonymous · Answer

you're welcome

nnesha · Answer

np :=)