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Find the length of the missing side x ... please help me

Find the length of the missing side x ... please help me-example-1
User Mark Fraser
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Answer:

x = 10

Explanation:

Use Pythagorean Theorem

c2 = a2 + b2

Here you must find the hypotenuse length (x) which is c in the equation. Thus substitute the values given into the equation:

c2 = 6^2 + 8^2

c2 = 100

Square root both sides so

c = 10

Thus length of x is 10

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