Question

What is the value of x?

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Answer 1

X²=(24)²+(7)²

x²=576+49

x²=625

×=25

Answer 2

25

Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean Theorem: a²+b²=c²

a=24

b=7

c=x

Plug in the numbers

(24)²+(7)²=x²

Square 24 and 7

576+49=x²

Add 576 and 49

625=x²

Take the square root on both sides

x=√625

Simplify

x=25