Math Problem Statement
The accompanying figure shows a rectangle inscribed in an isosceles right triangle whose hypotenuse is
10
units long.
a. Express the y-coordinate of P in terms of x. (You might start by writing an equation for the line AB.)
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Coordinate Geometry
Formulas
Equation of a line (slope-intercept form)
Theorems
Properties of isosceles right triangles
Suitable Grade Level
High School
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