Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Pythagoras' theorem

Pythagoras' theorem — practice question

A right-angled triangle is drawn with one side $5\text{ cm}$, the hypotenuse measures $8\text{ cm}$ and the base is $x\text{ cm}$. The diagram is marked NOT TO SCALE.
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Calculate $x$.

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