Ali T.

asked • 03/15/22

What is the hypotenuse of a right triangle whose other 2 sides are 5 √2?

What is the hypotenuse of a right triangle whose other 2 sides are 5 √2?

Why is Geometry so hard and confusing...

Brenda D.

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Math is a tool like reading and writing. Like the other tools it has a vocabulary, definitions, formulas, illustrations, and examples. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with these aspects for Geometry. Math is also a cumulative subject. It is also a good idea to use all your previous math classes like Algebra to help with Geometry. For example the Pythagorean Theorem can be applied to all Right Triangles. You may have learned about the Pythagorean Theorem in Algebra or Geometry but you need to read and understand what it says and means in words to correctly apply the formula as needed. In words for a Right Triangle, the sum of the squares of the two shorter legs is equal to the square of the longest leg, the square of the hypotenuse. If you understand that to find the length of the hypotenuse, you know you need to take the square root. I hope this helps. In math you need to read and understand vocabulary, definitions, and formulas to apply it correctly for problem solving.
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