Question

Describe the error in finding the length of the hypotenuse.

The hypotenuse of a 45°-45°-90° triangle is equal to a leg [blank} by {blank}

- added
- multiplied
- divided
- √2
- 3
- √3
- 2

Answer 1

The hypotenuse of this right triangle is

`√(5) √(2) = √(10)`

(equal to a leg multiplied by √2)