SOLUTION: the legs of an isosceles right triangle each measure 10in. what is the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle to the nearest tenth of an inch

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Question 482320: the legs of an isosceles right triangle each measure 10in. what is the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle to the nearest tenth of an inch
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the legs of an isosceles right triangle each measure 10in. what is the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle to the nearest tenth of an inch
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hypot = sqrt(10^2+10^2]
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hypot = sqrt[2*10^2]
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hypot = 10*sqrt(2) inches
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hypot = 10*1.41 = 14.1 inches
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Stan H.
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