SOLUTION: I have triangle PQR. It is an isosceles triangle. Angles R and Q are congruent. Measure of segment PQ is the square root of x+3. Measure of segment PR is x+1. What does x equal an
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: I have triangle PQR. It is an isosceles triangle. Angles R and Q are congruent. Measure of segment PQ is the square root of x+3. Measure of segment PR is x+1. What does x equal and what is the measurement of PR?
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Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
with the givens we know that PQ = PR, because sides opposite congruent angles are equal.
now square both sides and we will eliminate the squareroot
now factor
so x=1 and -2...throw out the negative value
and x=1 and PR=2
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