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Use the Pythagorean Theorem.
12sqrt(2)
In the formula, a and b are the legs and c is the hypotenuse of a right triangle. We are given a triangle with a=12 and c=x. Notice that, the legs of our triangle are congruent. Therefore, we know that b=a=12.
Substitute values
Calculate power
a+a=2a
sqrt(LHS)=sqrt(RHS)
Rearrange equation
sqrt(a* b)=sqrt(a)*sqrt(b)
Calculate root
Commutative Property of Multiplication