Basic Geometry : How to find the perimeter of a 45/45/90 right isosceles triangle

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Example Questions

Example Question #141 : Triangles

Find the perimeter.

2

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 45.71

\displaystyle 48.72

\displaystyle 44.38

\displaystyle 46.22

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 44.38

Explanation:

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Notice that the given triangle is a right isosceles triangle. The two legs with the tick marks are the same length.

The lengths of the legs in the given triangle are then \displaystyle 12.

Next, find the length of the hypotenuse by using the Pythagorean Theorem.

\displaystyle a^2+a^2=b^2

\displaystyle b^2=2a^2

\displaystyle b=a\sqrt2

Plug in the value of the length of a leg to find the length of the hypotenuse.

\displaystyle b=13\sqrt2

Finally, recall how to find the perimeter of a triangle:

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=a+a+b

Plug in the values for this triangle to find its perimeter.

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=13+13+13\sqrt2=44.38

Make sure to round to two places after the decimal.

Example Question #1121 : Plane Geometry

Find the perimeter.

3

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 72.49

\displaystyle 71.70

\displaystyle 69.82

\displaystyle 74.58

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 71.70

Explanation:

13

Notice that the given triangle is a right isosceles triangle. The two legs with the tick marks are the same length.

The lengths of the legs in the given triangle are then \displaystyle 12.

Next, find the length of the hypotenuse by using the Pythagorean Theorem.

\displaystyle a^2+a^2=b^2

\displaystyle b^2=2a^2

\displaystyle b=a\sqrt2

Plug in the value of the length of a leg to find the length of the hypotenuse.

\displaystyle b=21\sqrt2

Finally, recall how to find the perimeter of a triangle:

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=a+a+b

Plug in the values for this triangle to find its perimeter.

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=21+21+21\sqrt2=71.70

Make sure to round to two places after the decimal.

Example Question #21 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A 45/45/90 Right Isosceles Triangle

Find the perimeter.

4

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 75.11

\displaystyle 88.47

\displaystyle 78.21

\displaystyle 80.45

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 75.11

Explanation:

13

Notice that the given triangle is a right isosceles triangle. The two legs with the tick marks are the same length.

The lengths of the legs in the given triangle are then \displaystyle 12.

Next, find the length of the hypotenuse by using the Pythagorean Theorem.

\displaystyle a^2+a^2=b^2

\displaystyle b^2=2a^2

\displaystyle b=a\sqrt2

Plug in the value of the length of a leg to find the length of the hypotenuse.

\displaystyle b=22\sqrt2

Finally, recall how to find the perimeter of a triangle:

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=a+a+b

Plug in the values for this triangle to find its perimeter.

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=22+22+22\sqrt2=75.11

Make sure to round to two places after the decimal.

Example Question #144 : 45/45/90 Right Isosceles Triangles

Find the perimeter.

6

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 81.94

\displaystyle 89.56

\displaystyle 82.40

\displaystyle 77.21

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 81.94

Explanation:

13

Notice that the given triangle is a right isosceles triangle. The two legs with the tick marks are the same length.

The lengths of the legs in the given triangle are then \displaystyle 12.

Next, find the length of the hypotenuse by using the Pythagorean Theorem.

\displaystyle a^2+a^2=b^2

\displaystyle b^2=2a^2

\displaystyle b=a\sqrt2

Plug in the value of the length of a leg to find the length of the hypotenuse.

\displaystyle b=24\sqrt2

Finally, recall how to find the perimeter of a triangle:

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=a+a+b

Plug in the values for this triangle to find its perimeter.

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=24+24+24\sqrt2=81.94

Make sure to round to two places after the decimal.

Example Question #141 : 45/45/90 Right Isosceles Triangles

Find the perimeter.

5

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 79.29

\displaystyle 71.22

\displaystyle 80.59

\displaystyle 78.53

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 78.53

Explanation:

13

Notice that the given triangle is a right isosceles triangle. The two legs with the tick marks are the same length.

The lengths of the legs in the given triangle are then \displaystyle 12.

Next, find the length of the hypotenuse by using the Pythagorean Theorem.

\displaystyle a^2+a^2=b^2

\displaystyle b^2=2a^2

\displaystyle b=a\sqrt2

Plug in the value of the length of a leg to find the length of the hypotenuse.

\displaystyle b=23\sqrt2

Finally, recall how to find the perimeter of a triangle:

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=a+a+b

Plug in the values for this triangle to find its perimeter.

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=23+23+23\sqrt2=78.53

Make sure to round to two places after the decimal.

Example Question #146 : 45/45/90 Right Isosceles Triangles

Find the perimeter.

7

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 79.84

\displaystyle 85.36

\displaystyle 84.22

\displaystyle 85.30

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 85.36

Explanation:

13

Notice that the given triangle is a right isosceles triangle. The two legs with the tick marks are the same length.

The lengths of the legs in the given triangle are then \displaystyle 12.

Next, find the length of the hypotenuse by using the Pythagorean Theorem.

\displaystyle a^2+a^2=b^2

\displaystyle b^2=2a^2

\displaystyle b=a\sqrt2

Plug in the value of the length of a leg to find the length of the hypotenuse.

\displaystyle b=25\sqrt2

Finally, recall how to find the perimeter of a triangle:

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=a+a+b

Plug in the values for this triangle to find its perimeter.

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=25+25+25\sqrt2=85.36

Make sure to round to two places after the decimal.

Example Question #1123 : Plane Geometry

Find the perimeter.

8

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 88.77

\displaystyle 76.66

\displaystyle 90.90

\displaystyle 94.21

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 88.77

Explanation:

13

Notice that the given triangle is a right isosceles triangle. The two legs with the tick marks are the same length.

The lengths of the legs in the given triangle are then \displaystyle 12.

Next, find the length of the hypotenuse by using the Pythagorean Theorem.

\displaystyle a^2+a^2=b^2

\displaystyle b^2=2a^2

\displaystyle b=a\sqrt2

Plug in the value of the length of a leg to find the length of the hypotenuse.

\displaystyle b=26\sqrt2

Finally, recall how to find the perimeter of a triangle:

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=a+a+b

Plug in the values for this triangle to find its perimeter.

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=26+26+26\sqrt2=88.77

Make sure to round to two places after the decimal.

Example Question #1131 : Plane Geometry

Find the perimeter.

9

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 95.60

\displaystyle 98.04

\displaystyle 94.21

\displaystyle 97.89

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 95.60

Explanation:

13

Notice that the given triangle is a right isosceles triangle. The two legs with the tick marks are the same length.

The lengths of the legs in the given triangle are then \displaystyle 12.

Next, find the length of the hypotenuse by using the Pythagorean Theorem.

\displaystyle a^2+a^2=b^2

\displaystyle b^2=2a^2

\displaystyle b=a\sqrt2

Plug in the value of the length of a leg to find the length of the hypotenuse.

\displaystyle b=28\sqrt2

Finally, recall how to find the perimeter of a triangle:

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=a+a+b

Plug in the values for this triangle to find its perimeter.

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=28+28+28\sqrt2=95.60

Make sure to round to two places after the decimal.

Example Question #21 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A 45/45/90 Right Isosceles Triangle

Find the perimeter.

10

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 99.01

\displaystyle 101.21

\displaystyle 102.54

\displaystyle 97.86

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 99.01

Explanation:

13

Notice that the given triangle is a right isosceles triangle. The two legs with the tick marks are the same length.

The lengths of the legs in the given triangle are then \displaystyle 12.

Next, find the length of the hypotenuse by using the Pythagorean Theorem.

\displaystyle a^2+a^2=b^2

\displaystyle b^2=2a^2

\displaystyle b=a\sqrt2

Plug in the value of the length of a leg to find the length of the hypotenuse.

\displaystyle b=29\sqrt2

Finally, recall how to find the perimeter of a triangle:

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=a+a+b

Plug in the values for this triangle to find its perimeter.

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=29+29+29\sqrt2=99.01

Make sure to round to two places after the decimal.

Example Question #21 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A 45/45/90 Right Isosceles Triangle

Find the perimeter.

11

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 104.52

\displaystyle 102.43

\displaystyle 99.58

\displaystyle 110.09

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 102.43

Explanation:

13

Notice that the given triangle is a right isosceles triangle. The two legs with the tick marks are the same length.

The lengths of the legs in the given triangle are then \displaystyle 12.

Next, find the length of the hypotenuse by using the Pythagorean Theorem.

\displaystyle a^2+a^2=b^2

\displaystyle b^2=2a^2

\displaystyle b=a\sqrt2

Plug in the value of the length of a leg to find the length of the hypotenuse.

\displaystyle b=30\sqrt2

Finally, recall how to find the perimeter of a triangle:

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=a+a+b

Plug in the values for this triangle to find its perimeter.

\displaystyle \text{Perimeter}=30+30+30\sqrt2=102.43

Make sure to round to two places after the decimal.

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