In a right triangle, suppose the longest side is 8 m, and the shortest side is 2 m, as shown to the right. Report the exact value of x, the length of the third side. The figure is not to scale. 2 X 8

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Can someone please help me to solve this problem.
In a right triangle,
suppose the longest side is 8 m,
and the shortest side is 2 m,
as shown to the right.
Report the exact value of x,
the length of the third side.
The figure is not to scale.
KITH
X
8
Transcribed Image Text:In a right triangle, suppose the longest side is 8 m, and the shortest side is 2 m, as shown to the right. Report the exact value of x, the length of the third side. The figure is not to scale. KITH X 8
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