SOLUTION: Use a calculator to help solve the problem. If the answer is not exact, give it to the nearest tenth. The legs of a right triangle are equal, and the hypotenuse is 8.48528 units

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The legs of a right triangle are equal, and the hypotenuse is 8.48528 units long. Find the length of each leg.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The legs of a right triangle are equal, and the hypotenuse is 8.48528 units long. Find the length of each leg.
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c^2 = a^2 + a^2 = 8.48528^2

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