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Find the missing side of the triangle and leave the answer in simplest radical form

Find the missing side of the triangle and leave the answer in simplest radical form-example-1
User Jay Supeda
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Answer:

x = √7.

Explanation:

Using the Pythagoras theorem:

x^2 = (√15)^2 - (2√2)^2

x^2 = 15 - 8

x = √7.

User Shemene
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Answer:

it would be radical 7

15 = x²+ 8

x²= 15 - 8

x²= 7 >>>>> radical 7 = x

Explanation:

hope it helps

User Ashkulz
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