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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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