Question 29
Triangles and QuadrilateralsIf the hypotenuse of a right angled isosceles triangle is 2, what is the length of each of the other sides?
- A.√2
- B.1/√2
- C.2√2
- D.1
- E.√2 − 1.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (√2)
Explanation
With equal sides x: x² + x² = 2², so x² = 2 and x = √2.