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For the following right triangle, find the side length x.

For the following right triangle, find the side length x.-example-1

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Answer:

x= 5√7

Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem

16^2= 9^2 + x^2

x^2=175

x= √175

x= 5√7

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