Question #6408286Single Choice
Algebra-2
Question

Find the value of x.
Options
A
16
B
8
C
D
Answer & Analysis
Answer
B
Analysis
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse can be
found using the Pythagorean theorem, which states that the square of the
hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
Given that the two sides of the right
triangle are both
Let's denote the length of the hypotenuse
as 'x'.
According to the Pythagorean theorem, we
have:
Simplifying the equation:
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