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A triangle has squares on its three sides as shown below. What is the value of x?

Three squares having side lengths 3 cm, x cm, and 4 cm joining to form right triangle at the centre

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5 is the answer
by your welcome

User Sonita
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a^2+b^2=x^2
3^2+4^2=x^2
9+16=x^2
25=x^2
√25=√x^2
5=x
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