How to find the missing side of a right triangle given a 45 45 90 triangle

How to find the missing side of a right triangle given a 45 45 90 triangle

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to calculate the hypotenuse of a right triangle by multiplying the side length by the square root of 2. It then demonstrates how to solve for a variable Y by dividing by the square root of 2 and rationalizing the denominator. The process of rationalizing involves multiplying by the square root of 2 over itself to eliminate the square root from the denominator. The tutorial concludes with simplifying the expression and ensuring both sides are equal.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the result of multiplying 10 by sqrt 2 and how do you simplify it?

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If you have 5 sqrt 2, what can you conclude about its equality with another expression?

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