Name four values of b which make the expression factorable: X^2 - 3x + b
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Answer:
13
Step-by-step explanation:
Since this is a right triangle, we can use the Pythagorean Theorem
where<em> a</em> and <em>b</em> are the legs and <em>c</em> is the hypotenuse.
We know that the legs are 5 and 12. We also know the hypotenuse is x, or unknown.
Substitute 5 in for <em>a</em>, 12 for <em>b, </em>and x for <em>c.</em>
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Evaluate the exponents.
5^2 is the same as 5*5, which is 25.
12^2 is the same as 12*12, which is 144.
Add 25 and 144
We are trying to find out what <em>x</em> is. In order to do this, we have to get <em>x</em> alone. Since x is being squared, take the square root of both sides. The exponent and square root will cancel, leaving x by itself.
The hypotenuse is 13.
