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For the following right triangle, find the side length x.

For the following right triangle, find the side length x.-example-1

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Answer:

29

Explanation:

Since it's a right triangle, use Pythagorean theorem to help you

a² + b² = c²

You already have a and b so just plug them in

20² + 21² = c²

400 + 441 = c²

841 = c²

Root both sides

c = 29

User Alex Baranowski
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Answer:

X=29

Explanation:

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