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6. Find the value of x. Use the Pythagorean theorem to solve. Round if
necessary.

6. Find the value of x. Use the Pythagorean theorem to solve. Round if necessary.-example-1

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So Pythagorean Theorem is a^2 + b^2 = c^2. A is x, b is 12 because the opposite side is 12, and c is 15. Then substitute them in and multiply by themselves. X^2 plus 144 is 225. Subtract from both sides. X^2 is 81. So them un-square 81. X is 9.
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9

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