Question

What is the value of x in the circle to the right?

Answer 1

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Answer:

10 1/16 cm

Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem can be used.

(8 +x)² = x² +15²

64 +16x +x² = x² +225

16x = 161

x = 161/16 = 10 1/16 = 10.0625 . . . cm