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HELP DUE IN 15 MINS! Pythagorean Theorem, Leave answers as simplified radicals, integers, or simplified fractions. No decimals.

- If you need to put a square root in your answer, then type the letters sqrt.

x=??

HELP DUE IN 15 MINS! Pythagorean Theorem, Leave answers as simplified radicals, integers-example-1

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Explanation:

by using Pythagoras law

hypotenuse ²=perpendicular ²+base²

14²=8²+x²

x²=14²-8²

x=√132=2√33 unit is your answer

User Miszmaniac
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Answer:

  • x² + 8² = 14²
  • x² + 64 = 196
  • x² = 196 - 64
  • x² = 132
  • x = √132

or

  • x = 2√33

You can add whichever is accepted by the program

User Mattwad
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