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Find the value of x given in the right triangle

Find the value of x given in the right triangle-example-1

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Answer: 7.1 units

Explanation:

Using Pythagorean theory, c^2 - a^2 = b^2

We know c= 10

We know a=7

We are looking for b

10^2 - 7^2 = b^2

51= b^2

Take square root of both sides

7.1=b

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