Question

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Answer 1

x = 13

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Hey!

Here, you can use the Pythagoras theorem:-

`Hypotenuse^(2) = base^(2) +altitude^(2)`

Hypotenuse is x

Altitude is 12 cm.

Base is 5 cm.

Substituting the given values in the Pythagoras equation:-

`x^(2) = 5^(2) +12^(2)`

`x^(2) = 25 + 144`

`x = √(25+144)`

`x= √(169)`

x = 13cm