In the triangle shown below what is the approximate value of x

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asked Jan 18, 2020 40.7k views

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Benigno · Answer 1 · 2020-01-25T00:57:23+0000

Answer:

The correct answer is b) 20.78

Explanation:

To find this, use the Pythagorean Theorem. Use 12 as the first leg, x as the second and 24 as the hypotenuse.

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

12^2 + b^2 = 24^2

144 + b^2 = 576

b^2 = 432

b = 20.78