Question

Help please!!!
Find the value of x.
13
13
X!
24

Answer 1

x = 5 units

Explanation:

since it is an isosceles triangle, the perpendicular "x" bisects the base (24) into two units of 12.

using the Pythagorean theorem:

x² = 13² - 12² = 169 - 144 = 25

x = √25 = 5