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Course: 8th grade > Unit 5

Lesson 3: Pythagorean theorem
Math
8th grade
Geometry
Pythagorean theorem
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Use Pythagorean theorem to find isosceles triangle side lengths

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Problem

Find the value of x in the isosceles triangle shown below.
A triangle with a base of 8 units and a height of x units. The other 2 sides of the triangle are 8 units. A dashed line goes from the center of the base straight up to the top vertex of the triangle. The bottom left angle and bottom right angle are congruent.
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