Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Pythagoras' theorem

Pythagoras' theorem — practice question

A right-angled triangle is drawn. One side measures 18 cm, the base measures 26 cm, and the hypotenuse is marked $x$ cm. The diagram is labelled NOT TO SCALE.
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Calculate $x$.

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