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Pythagorean theorem. Appreciate the help with this question . Thank you very much who ever help with the question .

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\textit{using the pythagorean theorem} \\\\ c^2=a^2+b^2\implies c=√(a^2+b^2) \qquad \begin{cases} c=\stackrel{hypotenuse}{x}\\ a=\stackrel{adjacent}{30}\\ b=\stackrel{opposite}{40}\\ \end{cases} \\\\\\ x=√(30^2+40^2)\implies x=√(2500)\implies x=50

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