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Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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Determine the value of ? in the figure below.

The image depicts a geometric figure comprising two right triangles that share a common vertex. 

1. **First Right Triangle:**
   - This right triangle has two sides measuring 5 units each.
   - The right angle is positioned between these two sides.

2. **Second Right Triangle:**
   - This right triangle has one side measuring 1 unit.
   - It shares one of the 5-unit sides with the first triangle.
   - The hypotenuse is marked with a question mark, indicating it's the unknown side to be calculated.

### Explanation:
The diagram illustrates two right triangles, sharing a side, forming a larger composite figure. The common side and right angles are clear, demonstrating a setup involving right angle properties and potentially Pythagorean theorem applications to solve for the unknown side represented by the question mark.
Transcribed Image Text:The image depicts a geometric figure comprising two right triangles that share a common vertex. 1. **First Right Triangle:** - This right triangle has two sides measuring 5 units each. - The right angle is positioned between these two sides. 2. **Second Right Triangle:** - This right triangle has one side measuring 1 unit. - It shares one of the 5-unit sides with the first triangle. - The hypotenuse is marked with a question mark, indicating it's the unknown side to be calculated. ### Explanation: The diagram illustrates two right triangles, sharing a side, forming a larger composite figure. The common side and right angles are clear, demonstrating a setup involving right angle properties and potentially Pythagorean theorem applications to solve for the unknown side represented by the question mark.
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