Question

Find the value of x in Oo

12
X
10
X
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Answer 1

x = 8

Explanation:

To get x, we will use the pythagoras theorem;

10² = x² + (12/2)²

100 = x² + 6²

100 = x² + 36

100 - 36 = x²

64 = x²

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x² = 64

x =√64

x = 8

Hence the value of x is 8