Use the Pythagorean Theorem to Find the Value of X $x = 17.00$

question 114

Multiple Choice

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the value of x . Round your answer to two decimal places.

• A) \(x = 17.00\)
• B) \(x = 169.00\)
• C) \(x = 13.00\)
• D) \(x = 12.21\)
• E) \(x = 4.12\)

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