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

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asked Dec 23, 2022 112k views

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Lak · Answer 1 · 2022-12-27T12:47:13+0000

Answer:

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