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Answer:

x = 8
√(5)

Explanation:

Using the Altitude- on - Hypotenuse theorem

(leg of large Δ )² = (part of hypotenuse below it ) × (whole hypotenuse )

x² = 16 × (16 + 4) = 16 × 20 = 320 ( take square root of both sides )

x =
√(320) =
√(64(5)) = 8
√(5)