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What is the value of x??-example-1
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Answer:Answer: x = 2.55

Step-by-step explanation: We will start off with triangle CBD, since it has two sides with known values.

In triangle CBD, the hypotenuse is 6 units (it's facing the right angle).

Using the Pythagoras theorem, CB² = CD² + BD²

6² = CD² + 4.2²

36 = CD² + 17.64

Subtract 17.64 from both sides of the equation

18.36 = CD²

Add the square root sign to both sides of the equation

√18.36 = CD

CD = 4.28 (approximately 4.3)

We can now solve for x in triangle ACD.

The hypotenuse is 5 (because it's facing the right angle)

Using the Pythagoras theorem

AC² = CD² + AD²

5² = 4.3² + x²

25 = 18.49 + x²

Subtract 18.49 from both sides of the equation

6.51 = x²

Add the square root sign to both sides of the equation

√6.51 = x

2.55 = x

Therefore, x = 2.55

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