Answer:
x= [tex]8\sqrt{2}[/tex] or 11.31
Step-by-step explanation:
You know that the shape is a square that is divided making 2 triangles. They are examples of 45-45-90 degree triangles. So with this information, you know that both lengths of the triangles are equal, with a hypotenuse of 16.
Side C= 16
Side A= Side B
45-45-90 Formula
Side C= [tex]a\sqrt{2}[/tex]
16= [tex]a\sqrt{2}[/tex]
[tex](16= a\sqrt{2})^{2}[/tex]
256=[tex]2a^{2}[/tex]
128=[tex]a^{2}[/tex]
[tex]\sqrt{128}[/tex]=a
a= [tex]8\sqrt{2}[/tex] or 11.31
