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Find the value of x in the triangle shown below 16 12

please put a valid explanation for the answer

Find the value of x in the triangle shown below 16 12 please put a valid explanation-example-1
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Answer:

x=10

Explanation:

Pythagorean Thereom: a^2+b^2 = c^2 when the triangle is right which it is since the 90 degree angle is marked.

a=8 and b=6

8^2+6^2= 64+36 = 100

Take the square root of 100 and get 10.

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