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I need help finding the value of x which is the base of a triangle.

I need help finding the value of x which is the base of a triangle.-example-1
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I need help finding the value of x which is the base of a triangle.-example-1
User Tongtong
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Answer:

sqrt(13)

Explanation:

The entire base is 4, so 1/2 of the base is 2

We can use the pythagorean theorem

a^2 = b^2 = c^2

2^2 + 3^2 = x^2

4+9 = x^2

13 = x^2

Taking the square root of each side

sqrt(13) = x

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