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Find the unknown side in the following triangles - Mathematics

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Question

Find the unknown side in the following triangles

Sum
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Solution

From ∆ABC, by Pythagoras theorem

BC2 = AB2 + AC2

Take AB2 + AC2 

= 92 + 402

= 81 + 1600

= 1681

BC2 = AB2 + AC2 

= 1681

= 412

BC2 = 412

⇒ BC = 41

∴ x = 41

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Chapter 5: Geometry - Exercise 5.2 [Page 178]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics [English] Class 8 TN Board
Chapter 5 Geometry
Exercise 5.2 | Q 4. (i) | Page 178

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