SOLUTION: Find the value of x. 45 45 90 triangle when the hypothnuse is 8

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Question 544966: Find the value of x.
45 45 90 triangle when the hypothnuse is 8
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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How is x related to the triangle?
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If x is the length of the legs:
x%5E2+%2B+x%5E2+=+8%5E2+=+64
2x%5E2+=+64
x%5E2+=+32
x+=+sqrt%2832%29