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18. Find the length of the segment indicated. Round your answer to the

nearest tenth if necessary

18. Find the length of the segment indicated. Round your answer to the nearest tenth-example-1

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Answer:

x ≈ 6.2

Explanation:

Using Pythagoras' identity in the right triangle

x² + 17.1² = 18.2²

x² + 292.41 = 331.24 ( subtract 292.41 from both sides )

x² = 38.83 ( take the square root of both sides )

x =
√(38.83) ≈ 6.2 ( to the nearest tenth )

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