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  • 07-08-2019
  • Mathematics
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find the value of X

A: 2
B: 4
C: 6
D: 8​

find the value of XA 2B 4C 6D 8 class=

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musiclover10045
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  • 07-08-2019

Using the Pythagorean theorem:

x^2 + (x-2)^2 = (√20)^2

Simplify the right side:

x^2 + (x-2)^2 = 20

Subtract 20 from both sides:

x^2 + (x-2)^2 - 20 = 0

Factor:

(x-4)(x+2) = 0

Solve for each x:

x = 4 and x = -2

The side cant be a negative value, so the answer would be x = 4

The answer is B.

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