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Need help!! “Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing side of the right triangle.”

Need help!! “Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing side of the right triangle-example-1
User Denis Ali
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Answer: x = 6

Explanation:

Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c2 where a and b are the sides and c is the hypothenuse

a^2 + 8^2 = 10^2

a^2 + 64 = 100

a^^2 = 36

Now you need to take the square root of 36 which is 6

User Weivall
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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

a²+b²=c²

x²+8²=10²

x²+64=100

x²=36

x=6

if u have any questions abt how to solve lmk

User Bubu
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