X² - 169 = 0
x = ?
<span> Add 169 to both sides.
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x² <span>− 169 + 169 </span>= <span>0 + 169</span>x² = 169
Square root
x = <span>± <span>√<span>169
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<span><span>x = <span><span>13<span> or </span></span>x </span></span>= <span>−13
x can be 13 or -13.</span></span>
Add the inches together. 65+83=148
Hence 148 inches
Answer: x > 1
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