SOLUTION: The legs of a right isoceles triangle are each √71 feet. How long is the hypotenus of this triangle? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
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Question 987535: The legs of a right isoceles triangle are each √71 feet. How long is the hypotenus of this triangle? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The triangle described must have the right angle between the two equal sides.
h for hypotenuse;
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the pythagorean theorem
Plug in the given leg measurements
Square the square roots.
Apply the square root to both sides
Use a calculator
Round to the nearest whole number
The hypotenuse is approximately 12 feet long
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