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Instructions: Find the missing side of the triangle.

Instructions: Find the missing side of the triangle.-example-1

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Answer:

x = 2√34

Explanation:

According to Pythagorean theorem, the square value of hypotenuse is equal to the sum of square value of the legs.

We can write the following equation based on above mentioned information to find the value of x:

x² = 10² + 6²

  • Calculate the powers.

x² = 100 + 36

  • Find the sum.

x² = 136

  • Find the root for both sides.

136 is √(4 • 34) which is = √4 • √34 and finally

x = 2√34

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