SOLUTION: the legs of an isosceles right triangle each measure 10in. what is the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle to the nearest tenth of an inch

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Question 482320: the legs of an isosceles right triangle each measure 10in. what is the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle to the nearest tenth of an inch
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the legs of an isosceles right triangle each measure 10in. what is the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle to the nearest tenth of an inch
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hypot = sqrt(10^2+10^2]
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hypot = sqrt[2*10^2]
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hypot = 10*sqrt(2) inches
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hypot = 10*1.41 = 14.1 inches
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Stan H.
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