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What is the value of x

What is the value of x-example-1
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

Pythagoras' Theorem is "a²+ b² = c²".

a² + 8² = 10²

Rearrange.

10² - 8² = a²

10² = 100

8² = 64

100 - 64 = 36

a² = 36

√36 = 6

a = 6

in other words

x = 6

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