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Find the value of x. please explain and show your work.

top(50) left side(24) bottom(32) right side (x)

Find the value of x. please explain and show your work. top(50) left side(24) bottom-example-1
User Torch
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Answer:

30

Explanation:

use Pythagoras theorem

hypothenuse of bottom triangle =√24^2+32^2 = 40

x =√50^2-40^2 = 30

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