SOLUTION: If the area of an isosceles RIGHT triangle is 5 sq. centimeters, what is the length of one of the legs?

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Question 692551: If the area of an isosceles RIGHT triangle is 5 sq. centimeters, what is the length of one of the legs?
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
given:

Now for the base, , use one of the equal legs,









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