Hi, I need help with the EXPLANATION of this question. I have the right answer, but I am unsure why. 50 POINTS

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asked Aug 4, 2022 169k views

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Lionel Tay · Answer 1 · 2022-08-10T23:10:58+0000

Explanation:

Using Pythagoras' Theorem, we have

x² + 10² = (12√3)²

Therefore x² = (12√3)² - 10²

= (144)(3) - (100) = 332.

=> x = √332 = 2√83. (B)