Find the value of x in the isosceles triangle shown below. a- x = 13 b- x=22 c- x =√44 d- x=√120

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

a- x = 13
b- x=22
c- x =√44
d- x=√120

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Answer:

A. x = 13

Explanation:

We use Pythagerean Theorem:

12^2 + 5^2 = x^2

144 + 25 = x^2

169 = x^2

13 = x

(I got 5 by taking half of the bottom.)

Arslan Ameer answered May 16, 2021

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