Question

the picture shows a triangular island what expression shows the value of c

Answer 1

are we using the tan function?

Answer 2

Well we don't really need to. For triangles comprised of 45, 45, and 90 degrees for the angles, there are a special set of rules that make it easier.

Answer 3

http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/math/algtrig/att2/ltri45.htm

Answer 4

Wow, i should have saeen that

Answer 5

So \[\large \sf c=a\sqrt{2}\] and \[\large \sf c=b\sqrt{2}\]

Answer 6

okay that makes sense

Answer 7

because they are both 45 degrees

Answer 8

Right, when one of the angles is 45, the other must also be 45

Answer 9

to add up and equal 180

Answer 10

Right, well that's this one solved

Answer 11

wait, but how do you exactly find the value of c, the hypoteneuse