Q. Use the 45−45−90 pattern to find both missing side lengths of each right triangle:2)
Recognize Triangle Properties: Step 1: Recognize the properties of a 45−45−90 triangle. In such triangles, the legs are congruent and the hypotenuse is 2 times the length of each leg.
Assume Leg Length: Step 2: Since the problem doesn't specify which side lengths are given, let's assume one leg is given. If one leg is 1 unit (for simplicity), then the other leg is also 1 unit because they are congruent.
Calculate Hypotenuse: Step 3: Calculate the hypotenuse using the formula for a 45−45−90 triangle. Hypotenuse = leg ×2=1×2=2.
Verify Calculations: Step 4: Check if the calculations are correct. Both legs are 1 unit each, and the hypotenuse is 2, which follows the 45−45−90 triangle rule.
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