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What is x in this equation

What is x in this equation-example-1
User Linibou
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Answer:

x = 3 rounded to the nearest whole number (actually 2.735)

Explanation:

The triangle formed by the sides of length 7x, 12x and 32 form a right triangle with the side of length 32 as they hypotenuse

By the Pythagorean theorem

c² = a² + b² where c = hypotenuse, a and b being the other two sides

Plugging in values we get

38² = (7x)² + (12x)²

1,444 = 49x² + 144x² = 193x²

Switching sides:

193x² = 1444

x² = 1444/193 = 7.48

x = √7.48= 2.735 = 3 rounded to the nearest whole number

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