Answer:
x = y = 10
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the cosine ratio in the right triangle and the exact value
cos45° = [tex]\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} }[/tex] , then
cos45° = [tex]\frac{adjacent}{hypotenuse}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{x}{10\sqrt{2} }[/tex] = [tex]\frac{1}{\sqrt{2} }[/tex] ( cross- multiply )
x × [tex]\sqrt{2}[/tex] = 10[tex]\sqrt{2}[/tex] ( divide both sides by [tex]\sqrt{2}[/tex] )
x = 10
Since the base angles are 45° then the triangle is isosceles and the 2 legs are congruent, then
x = y = 10
