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Find the x in PQR, please

Find the x in PQR, please-example-1
User Majid Basirati
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Answer:

13

Explanation:

As the given triangle is right angled, we can use Pythagoras theorem to find hypotenuse

Base² + Perpendicular² = Hypotenuse²

PQ² + RP² = RQ²

(12)² + (5)² = x²

144 + 25 = x²

169 = x²

x = √169

x = 13.

User Tam Huynh
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11 votes

Answer:

Answer is A

Explanation:

Use the the pythagorean theorem

x=√12²+5²

x=13

User CagedMantis
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