Answer:
x = 11.85
Explanation:
x^2+(x-4)^2=202
x^2+(x-4)(x-4)=202
x^2 + x^2 - 4x - 4x + 16 = 202
2x^2 - 8x + 16 = 202
2x^2 - 8x - 186 = 0
Apply the quadratic equation and you'll get x as:
x=11.85 or x=-7.85
x cannot be negative
therefore x = 11.85
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