Question

Please help!!!

find x​

Answer 1

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Answer:

x = (17/2)√2

Explanation:

The ratios of sides of an isosceles right triangle are ...

1 : 1 : √2

In this problem, that is identical to ...

x : x : 17

That is, ...

`x=(17)/(√(2))=\boxed{(17)/(2)√(2)}\qquad\text{after rationalizing the denominator}`