Question

What is the value of x and y *don't simplify into decimal*

Answer 1

x = 20

y = 20√2

Explanation:

This is a 45 - 45 - 90° special right triangle

In a 45 - 45 - 90° triangle the legs are congruent and the hypotenuse = leg * √2

If one leg = 20 then the other leg also = 20

Thus, x = 20

If leg = 20

Then hypotenuse = 20 * √2 or 20√2

Thus, y = 20√2