We'll focus on one side of the triangle only, so the value of x is the two times the value of the shortest leg.
Since we're focusing on one side of the big triangle and the x is asking for the whole triangle which contains both sides, just multiply them by two. The result will be
The triangle below:
The altitude is missing. In one side of the triangle, it serves as the longer leg. Also, since this is only one side of the triangle we're talking about, the side with 20 will be divided into two, so our a is 10.
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Answer:
The triangle above:
The triangle below: 24
Step-by-step explanation:
The triangle above:
The triangle below: