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What is the value of x in the diagram below? Х 15 7 20 O 15 O 24 26 0 28

What is the value of x in the diagram below? Х 15 7 20 O 15 O 24 26 0 28-example-1
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Step-by-step explanation

the Pythagorean theorem states that for all rigth triangles:


a^2+b^2=c^2

Step 1

so, we have two rigth triangles:

so,

What is the value of x in the diagram below? Х 15 7 20 O 15 O 24 26 0 28-example-1
What is the value of x in the diagram below? Х 15 7 20 O 15 O 24 26 0 28-example-2
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