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What is the value of x?

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

Applying Pythagoras' identity to the right triangle

x² + 12² = 13²

x² + 144 = 169 ( subtract 144 from both sides )

x² = 25 ( take the square root of both sides )

x =
√(25) = 5

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