A right triangle is shown in the figure what is the value of x

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So,

We could use the pythagorean theorem as follows:

$(3x)^2+x^2=(\sqrt[]{40})^2$

And then solve for x:

$\begin{gathered} 10x^2=40 \\ x^2=(40)/(10) \\ x^2=4 \\ x=2 \end{gathered}$

Therefore, x=2.

Puhlze answered Jan 27, 2023

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