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 939\sqrt{3} km and one leg labeled as ss. In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the relationship between the legs and the hypotenuse is given by:

Hypotenuse=Leg×2\text{Hypotenuse} = \text{Leg} \times \sqrt{2}

In this case, the hypotenuse is 939\sqrt{3}, so we can set up the equation:

93=s×29\sqrt{3} = s \times \sqrt{2}

Now, solve for ss:

s=932s = \frac{9\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{2}}

To simplify this, multiply the numerator and denominator by 2\sqrt{2} to rationalize the denominator:

s=932×22=962s = \frac{9\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{2}} \times \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{9\sqrt{6}}{2}

Thus, the value of ss is:

s=962 kms = \frac{9\sqrt{6}}{2} \text{ km}

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