SOLUTION: I want to cut a 10" square into four triangles by cutting it across from corner to corner like an X and come out with 4 exact triangles. I am trying to figure out what the other tw

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Question 854545: I want to cut a 10" square into four triangles by cutting it across from corner to corner like an X and come out with 4 exact triangles. I am trying to figure out what the other two sides would be. I would like to be able to use a formula but I don't know which one.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The 2 short sides will be 10*sqrt(2)/2
=~ 7.07 inches