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  • 14-12-2018
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what is the value of x in the diagram below ?

what is the value of x in the diagram below class=

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whiskeyo
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  • 14-12-2018

Answer:

x = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

12^2 + a^2 = 54^2

a^2 = 54^2 - 12^2

a = sqrt (54^2 - 12^2) = 6 * sqrt(77)

Then calculate it for another triangle, where each side is 6 times shorter (as 12/2 = 6):

2^2 + (sqrt(77))^2 = x^2

x^2 = 81

x = 9

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