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Find the value of x in the triangle shown below.
1.5
2.5
X

Find the value of x in the triangle shown below. 1.5 2.5 X-example-1
User Nestor Ledon
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Answer:

X=2

Explanation:

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User Chad La Guardia
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So 2.5^2= 1.5^2 +b^2
6.25= 2.25 +b^2
Subtract 2.25 on each side
4= b^2
Take the square root of each side
X=2

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