Question

Find the value of x in the isosceles triangle shown below.

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

x is the height, and we notice that this isosceles triangle is two 5-12-13 triangles put together. Therefore, x = 12

Another method. Use pythagorean theorem. x^2 + (10/2)^2 = 13^2

x^2 + 25 = 169

x^2 = 144

x = 12