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Solve for the missing variable(s) and SHOW ALL WORK

Solve for the missing variable(s) and SHOW ALL WORK-example-1

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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

From the pythagoras theorem

(x+2)^2 = x(5+x)

x^2 + 4x + 4 = 5x + x^2

x^2 + 4x + 4 - 5x - x^2 = 0

-x + 4 = 0

4 = x

Solve for the missing variable(s) and SHOW ALL WORK-example-1
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