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The hypotenuse of a 45°-45°-90° triangle measures 7 StartRoot 2 EndRoot units.

A right triangle is shown. The hypotenuse has a length of 7 StartRoot 2 EndRoot and the lengths of the other 2 sides are congruent.

What is the length of one leg of the triangle?

7 units
7 StartRoot 2 EndRoot units
14 units
14 StartRoot 2 EndRoot units

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In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, hypotenuse = leg × √2. Let the leg be x.
x√2 = 7√2 ⇒ x = 7.

Answer: 7 units.