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Question 91413: I don't understand how to do this problem.
Problem: A right triangle has congruent legs. If the hypotenuse is 6 meters long, how long is each leg?
Thank you

Answer by Nate(3500)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

a = b





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