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Find the value of x in the triangle shown below 8 10
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Find the value of x in the triangle shown below 8 10

Find the value of x in the triangle shown below 8 10-example-1
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

pythagorean theorem

a^2 = c^2 - b^2

a^2 = 10^2 - 8^2

a^2 = 100 - 64

a^2 = 36

sqrt a^2 = sqrt 36

a = 6

CHECK:

6^2 + 8^2 = 10^2

36 + 64 = 100

yes.

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