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Use a Pythagorean Triple to find x.
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Use a Pythagorean Triple to find x.

Use a Pythagorean Triple to find x.-example-1
User Christopher Riches
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Step-by-step explanation:

Given

perpendicular (p) = 48

base(b) = 14

hypotenuse (h) = x = ?

We know by using Pythagoras theorem

x² = p² + b²

x² = 48² + 14²

x² =2304 + 196

x² = 2500

x = √2500

Therefore x = 50

Hope it will help you :)

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