SOLUTION: The hypotenuse of an isosceles right triangle measure 7 centimeters. How long is each length?

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Question 936632: The hypotenuse of an isosceles right triangle measure 7 centimeters. How long is each length?
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The hypotenuse of an isosceles right triangle measure 7 centimeters. How long is each length?
solution
it is right angle isosceles triangle than let both sides is X
by using Pythagoras theorem
7^2=X^2 +X^2
49= 2x^2
49/2=X^2
sqr root of 49/2 =x
x=7/sqr root2
x=7sqr root2/2
x=4.9497 cm