SOLUTION: The hypotenuse of an iscosceles right trapezoid measures 7cm . How long is each leg ?

Question 1209956: The hypotenuse of an iscosceles right trapezoid measures 7cm . How long is each leg ?

Found 2 solutions by math_tutor2020, josgarithmetic:
Answer by math_tutor2020(3816) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

I think you meant to say "triangle" instead of "trapezoid"

If x is the length of each congruent leg, then we can use the Pythagorean Theorem to state:

I'll let the student take over from here.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Maybe "triangle" instead of "trapezoid".

EAch of the equal length legs is d, and hypotenuse is 7.

and you can rationalize denominator if you need.
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