The triangles are similar. What is the value of x? Enter your answer in the box. x = two right triangles. the larger triangle ha

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The triangles are similar. What is the value of x? Enter your answer in the box. x = two right triangles. the larger triangle ha

s 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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Mama L [17] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-08T05:15:21+03:00

Mama L [17]4 years ago

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<span>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.</span>

statuscvo [17] · Answer 2 · 2021-11-08T06:26:57+03:00

statuscvo [17]4 years ago

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