SOLUTION: I cannot figure out the Pythagorean theorem when there is two variables and one regular number. I need to solve {{{x^2+3x^2=18^2}}}.I have(well I think) already between 5 2/3 and 5

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: I cannot figure out the Pythagorean theorem when there is two variables and one regular number. I need to solve .I have(well I think) already between 5 2/3 and 5.7. This question is from textbook College Prepatory Mathematics 1

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve
:
x^2 and 3x^2 are like terms, just add them together, square 18 to get 324

Divide both sides by 4


x =
x = 9
:
:
Check solution:
9^2 + 3(9^2) =
81 + 3(81) =
81 + 343 = 324, which is 18^2

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