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What is the value of X?​

What is the value of X?​-example-1

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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

ΔABC is 45 45 90 right triangle

The ratio of leg: hypo = a : a√2

Given: hypo AC = 6√2; so AB = BC = 6

ΔBCD is 30 60 90 right triangle

The ratio of short leg : long leg : hypo = x : x√3 : 2x

Hypo. BC = 6 = 2 (3)

So short leg BD = x = 3

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