SOLUTION: How can I solve the pythagorean theorem if a=2x b=x and c= 4 sqrt (5)

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Question 426654: How can I solve the pythagorean theorem if a=2x b=x and c= 4 sqrt (5)
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How can I solve the pythagorean theorem if a=2x b=x and c= 4 sqrt (5)
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c%5E2+=+a%5E2+%2B+b%5E2
80+=+4x%5E2+%2B+x%5E2+=+5x%5E2
x%5E2+=+16
x = 4
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Actually, it's solving for x, not solving the Pythagorean Theorem.