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A square is inscribed in a right triangle, as shown below. The legs of the triangle are 1 and 3. Find the area of the square.

 

 Mar 25, 2024
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use similar triangles - x/1-x = 3-x/x, x^2 = 3-4x+x^2, x = 3/4

 Mar 25, 2024

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