If the altitude of an isosceles right triangle has a length of x units, what is the length of one leg of the large right triangle in terms of x? x units xStartRoot 2 EndRoot units xStartRoot 2 EndRoot units 2x units.

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To solve the problem we must know about isosceles right triangle and the Pythagorean Theorem.

Isosceles Triangle

A triangle with two sides of equal length and the corresponding angles of equal measurement is known as Isosceles Triangle.

Right Triangle

A tringle with a 90° angle is known as a right-angled triangle.

The length of one leg of the large right triangle in terms of x is x√2.

Explanation

Given to us

  • If the altitude of an isosceles right triangle has a length of x units,

In ΔABC,

As it is given to us that the triangle is a right angle triangle the two sides of the triangle will be equal to each other.

therefore, AB = BC

Also, given that the altitude of the triangle is equal to x. therefore,

AB = x

AB = BC = x,

What is the largest side of the right triangle?

We know that in a right-angled triangle the longest side of the triangle is the hypotenuse, which is always opposite to the 90° angle.

In ΔABC,

AC is the hypotenuse,

Using Pythagoras theorem,

AC² = AB² + BC²

[tex]AC^2 = {x^2 + x^2}\\\\ AC = \sqrt{x^2 + x^2}\\\\ AC = \sqrt{2x^2 }\\\\ AC = x\sqrt{2 }\\[/tex]

thus, the value of hypotenuse is x√2.

Hence, the length of one leg of the large right triangle in terms of x is x√2.

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