Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Pythagoras' theorem

Pythagoras' theorem — practice question

The figure is a right-angled triangle. Its vertical side measures 3.9 cm, the hypotenuse measures 8.5 cm, and the base is marked $x$ cm. The figure is not drawn to scale.

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Calculate the value of $x$.

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