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Find the value of x in the triangle shown below.

Find the value of x in the triangle shown below.-example-1
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I’m going to say it’s B
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Answer:

b) x = 12

Explanation:

You have to use pythagreom therom.

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Plug in.

5^2 + b^2 = 13^2

Then just solve.

25 + b^2 = 169

b^2 = 144

b = 12

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