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What's the value of "x"? Show all your work. ​

What's the value of "x"? Show all your work. ​-example-1

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Answer:

3
√(17) or 12.37 cm

Explanation:

use the Pythagorean Theorem:

6² +
√(117)² = x²

36 + 117 = x²

x² = 153

x =
√(153) which is
√(9)
√(17) or 3
√(17)

in decimal form, 'x' is approx 12.37

User Zinovyev
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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

a²+b²=c²

x²+6²=(√117)²

x²+36=117

x²=81

x=9

User Anoel
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