Find the value of x in the isosceles triangle shown below.

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Sam Trost · Answer 1 · 2021-03-09T09:58:38+0000

Answer:

x = √40

(Option B)

Explanation:

Focus on one half of the triangle.

Base of half triangle

= 4÷2

= 2

Applying Pythagoras' Theorem,

x² = 6² +2²

x² = 40

x = √40