Question

S4. Construct a right-angled isosceles triangle whose
equal sides measure 2 cm.​

Answer 1

Answer:

In an isosceles right angled triangle, the two sides on the right angle are equal

Let the equal side be a

Hence, hypotenuse of the isosceles right angled triangle of side a=

a

2

+a

2

=

2

a

Given, hypotenuse of the triangle =6

2

cm

2

a=6

2

cm

a=6cm

In the isosceles right triangle, the base and height =a

Hence, area of the triangle =

2

1

×base×height=

2

1

×6×6=18 sq cm

solution

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