SOLUTION: I am trying to work out this word problem using the Pythagorean Theorem the measurements are x^2+(2x+4)^2=(2x+6)^2 where I am to find x.

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Question 874990: I am trying to work out this word problem using the Pythagorean Theorem the measurements are x^2+(2x+4)^2=(2x+6)^2 where I am to find x.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
x^2+(2x+4)^2=(2x+6)^2
x^2 + 4x^2 + 16x + 16 = 2x^2 + 16x + 36
5x^2 = 20
x^2 = 4
x = ± 2
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