Answer
- 50
Because it is a right triangle, the Pythagorean theorem can be used. The missing side length is the hypotenuse. Therefore, \(14^2+48^2=x^2\) or \(2,500=x^2\). Take the square root of 2,500 to obtain \(x=50\).
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What is the length of side x in the following right triangle?
- 42
- 52
- 50
- 2,500
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