Question
Isosceles triangle base measure 25 .. which equation can be used to find x
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GPT 3.5
In an isosceles triangle, the two equal sides are often denoted as 'a'. Here, the base of the triangle is given as 25, and let x represent one of the equal sides.
We can use the Pythagorean theorem to find x:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
In this case, a = 25/2 = 12.5 (half of the base) and b = x. c is the base of the triangle which is given as 25.
Therefore, the equation can be written as:
12.5^2 + x^2 = 25^2
We can use the Pythagorean theorem to find x:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
In this case, a = 25/2 = 12.5 (half of the base) and b = x. c is the base of the triangle which is given as 25.
Therefore, the equation can be written as:
12.5^2 + x^2 = 25^2