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Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the exact value of x for the right triangle below. Do not simplify any radicals. The picture below is not drawn to scale.

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the exact value of x for the right triangle below-example-1
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Answer:

X=4(61)^1/2

Explanation:

X^2=20^2+24^2

X^2=976

X=(976)^1/2

X=4(61)^1/2

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