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Question

Can a right triangle be isosceles? Use the Pythagorean Theorem to explain why or why not.

Answer 1

Hi Amelia!

Sure, a right triangle can be Isosceles. The special

45-45-90 right triangle is isosceles. The two equal

sides have length measure (√2)/2. The hypotenuse

has measure of length 1. Plug these into the

pythagorean theorem: a² + b² = c²

The hypotenuse corresponds to c and for the equal

legs you plug in for a and b.