If the hypotenuse of a right-angle isosceles triangle is 2, what is the length of each of the other side?
A
1/√2
B
√2 - 1
C
1
D
√2
E
√3
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
An Isosceles Right Triangle is a right triangle that consists of two equal length legs.
i.e opp = adj
hyp\(^2\) = adj\(^2\) + opp\(^2\)
2\(^2\) = x\(^2\) + x\(^2\)
4 = 2x\(^2\)
2 = x\(^2\)
\sqrt2 = x
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #23810)