Math Problem Statement
Find s in the given 45°-45°-90° right triangle where the hypotenuse is 9√3 km.
Solution
The image shows a 45°-45°-90° right triangle with the hypotenuse labeled km and one leg labeled as . In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the relationship between the legs and the hypotenuse is given by:
In this case, the hypotenuse is , so we can set up the equation:
Now, solve for :
To simplify this, multiply the numerator and denominator by to rationalize the denominator:
Thus, the value of is:
This is the answer in simplest radical form.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Trigonometry
Right Triangles
Formulas
Hypotenuse = Leg × √2
Theorems
45°-45°-90° triangle properties
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10