SOLUTION: Find x.
The sides of a right triangle are 8, 17, and 2x+1
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Question 281787: Find x.
The sides of a right triangle are 8, 17, and 2x+1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: Use the pythagorean theorem . In this case , and giving us the equation . I'll let you take it from here.
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