Based on the figure below, what is the value of x, if y=10.a)10b)11c)12d)None of theseCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

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Based on the figure below, what is the value of x, if y=10.

a)
10
b)
11
c)
12
d)
None of these

Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

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Based on the figure below, what is the value of x, if y=10.a)10b)11c)1...

AB²= (x+4)²+ (x−3)²= 2x²+ 25 + 2x

Since solving this equation is very difficult. So, it is a better approach (Time saving) to put the values given in the options and try to find out a solution.

Hence, trying out we get 11 as the value of x .

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