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13 October, 08:18

The triangles are similar. What is the value of x? Enter your answer in the box. x = two right triangles. the larger triangle has a longer leg measuring 48 units, smaller leg measuring 20 units, and a hypotenuse measuring 52 units. the smaller triangle has a longer leg measuring 12 units, smaller leg measuring 5 units, and x on the hypotenuse.

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  1. 13 October, 08:31
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    Since the triangles are right triangles, the hypotenuse can be calculated using the Pythagorean theorem:

    5²+12²=x²

    x²=25+144, x²=169⇒x=√169

    x=13

    The hypotenuse of a smaller triangle is 13 units.
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