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Find the value of X. Round to the nearest tenth.

Find the value of X. Round to the nearest tenth.-example-1
User ViTUu
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Answer:

x = 4.1 cm

Explanation:

The chord is divided into two equal parts. A right angle is formed, therefore, to find x, apply pythagorean theorem.

c² = a² + b²

Where,

c = 8.8 cm

a = x

b = 15.6/2 = 7.8 cm

Plug in the values

8.8² = x² + 7.8²

8.8² - 7.8² = x²

16.6 = x²

√16.6 = x

x = 4.1 (to nearest tenth)

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