Question

Find the value of xxx in the isosceles triangle shown below.

Answer 1

X = 10

Explanation:

if we say 1/2 base = a

a² = 13² - 12²

a² = 25

a = √25

a = 5

if 1/2 base = 5 then x = a × 2

hence X = 5 × 2 = 10