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What is the value of x? Round your answer to the nearest Whole number

X
A 10
C 17
B 1
D 13

What is the value of x? Round your answer to the nearest Whole number X A 10 C 17 B-example-1
User Alfonzo
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

Using Pythagoras' identity in the right triangle

x² + 9² = 15²

x² + 81 = 225 ( subtract 81 from both sides )

x² = 144 ( take the square root of both sides )

x =
√(144) = 12 → B

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