SOLUTION: Given an isosceles right triangle with sides length 5 cm, solve for the hypotenuse

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Question 628361: Given an isosceles right triangle with sides length 5 cm, solve for the hypotenuse
Answer by John10(297) About Me  (Show Source):
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We know that the isosceles right triangle has two equal sides and a 90 degree angle between them. And we know that each side is equal to 5. so we will find the hypotenuse side by the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Pythagorean theorem: h^2 = a^2 + b^2 = 5^2 + 5^2 = 25 + 25 = 50 so h = sqrt(50) or h = 5sqrt(2)
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John10