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Use special right triangles to solve for the exact value of x

Use special right triangles to solve for the exact value of x-example-1
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Answer:

The value of x is
√(89)

Explanation:

Given : A right angled triangle with base = 8 , perpendicular = 5

We have to find the value of x that is we have to find the length of hypotenuse.

Consider the given right angled triangle,

PYTHAGORAS THEOREM states that for a given right angle triangle the sum of square of base and perpendicular is equal to the square of hypotenuse.

Mathematically written as ,


H^2=B^2+P^2

Here, B = 8 , P = 5

substitute, we have,


H^2=8^2+5^2

Simplify, we have,


H^2=64+25


H^2=89

Taking square root both side, we have,


H=√(89)

Thus, The value of x is
√(89)

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