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The answer is 4. Use the Pythagorean theorem
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Answer:

Explanation:

Assuming the hypotenuse is 5 (it is cut off), the answer is x = 4

Equation

c^2 = a^2 + b^2

Givens

c = 5

a = 3

Solution

5^2 = 3^2 + b^2 Expand

25 = 9 + b^2 Subtract 9

25 - 9 = b^2

16 = b^2 Switch and take the square root of both sides

sqrt(16) = sqrt(b^2)

b = 4

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