SOLUTION: Ok, I know the Pythagorean Theorem equation is a^2+b^2=c^2, but I'm lost on how to set this problem up. One leg of an isosceles right triangle is 11cm long. Find the lengths of

Question 47066This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra
: Ok, I know the Pythagorean Theorem equation is a^2+b^2=c^2, but I'm lost on how to set this problem up.
One leg of an isosceles right triangle is 11cm long. Find the lengths of the other sides.
Please help! This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra

Answer by Nate(3500) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
An isosceles right triangle has two sides of equal length (the legs).
a = 11
b = 11

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