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Find the missing side of this right

triangle.
5
Х
3
x = [?]
Enter the number that belongs in the green box.

Find the missing side of this right triangle. 5 Х 3 x = [?] Enter the number that-example-1
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By using a^2 + b^2 = c^2 we plug that in and get 9+x^2= 25
25-9 is 16
The square root of 16 is 4
Answer is 4
To check, plug it back in you get
9+16=25
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Answer:

x= 4

Explanation:

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