SOLUTION: C is the right angle For the 45°-45°-90° triangle suppose that AB = a radical 2 Find AC and BC

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Question 1193804: C is the right angle For the 45°-45°-90° triangle suppose that AB = a radical 2
Find AC and BC
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your figure described(?) is exactly half of a square.

Draw and label your figure if this help you.

AC%5E2%2BBC%5E2=AB%5E2----------do you understand why?
Also, understand that in your figure, AC=BC.