document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=204865>Question 204865</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A 45- 45- 90 triangle has a hypotenuse of length 15 units. What is the length of one of the legs? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "sqrt2/15  =  1/ x  ,,,or  x = (15*1)/ sqrt2 = 10.61  units<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "checking,  using  pythagorous,  x^2 + x^2 = 15^2,  2 x^2 = 15^, 10.61  ok<BR>\n" );
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