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In the triangle shown below what is the approximate value of x

In the triangle shown below what is the approximate value of x-example-1
User Kem Bardly
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Answer:

the answer is b

Explanation:

User Myoch
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Answer:

The correct answer is b) 20.78

Explanation:

To find this, use the Pythagorean Theorem. Use 12 as the first leg, x as the second and 24 as the hypotenuse.

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

12^2 + b^2 = 24^2

144 + b^2 = 576

b^2 = 432

b = 20.78

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