Question

One side is 13 (the slanted side of the triangle) one side is 12 (the base) what is the value of x

Answer 1

Hi!
X=5
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Answer 2

x = 5

Explanation:

Given:

a = x

b = 12

c = 13

Work:

a² + b² = c²

x² + 12² = 13²

x² + 144 = 169

x² = 25

`√(x^2) =√(25)`

x = 5