Question on: WAEC Mathematics - 1999
The sides of a right angle triangle in ascending order of magnitude are 8cm, (x-2)cm and x cm. Find x
A
16
B
17
C
34
D
90
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Correct Option: B
(8^2 + (x - 2)^2 = x^2<br /> 64 + x^2 - 4x + 4 = x^{2}<br /> x^2 - 4x + 68 = x^2<br /> -4x = -68<br /> -x = \frac{-68}{4} = 17)
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