I I have the hypotenuse of a right triangle that is 50 yds long and the other two sides are equal in length, how do I find one of the sides.

Question

Thank you

Answer 1

a^2+b^2=c^2
The two sides are equal and you know c, so..
2a^2=50
Solve for a.

Answer 2

Thank you so it would be a=5, correct

Answer 3

So sorry! It should be 2a^2=50^2

Answer 4

Jessie --

Each side should be about 35.36 yards.

Answer 5

2 a^2 = 50^2 = 2500
a^2 = 1250
a = 35.36 yds, and Ms Sue has stated.