document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=995406>Question 995406</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\">  Find the exact length of the unknown sides of the following 45-45-90 triangle.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The hypotenuse measures 8 ft </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The hypotenuse measures 8 ft <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Note: If the sides are x long, the hypotenuse = sqrt(x^2+x^2) = sqrt(2)*x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "sqrt(2)*x = 8<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x = 8/sqrt(2) = (8sqrt(2))/2 = 4sqrt(2) (length of each side)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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