Question

5√x+12√x=13√x what is the value of x

Answer 1

Here we are seeing a Pythagorean Triplet, where 5 units and 12 units can be the respective lengths of the sides of a triangle and 13 units is the length of hypotenuse.

In the equation 5√x+12√x=13√x,thevalueof√xshouldbe2.5√x+12√x=13√x,thevalueof√xshouldbe2.

Here we go,

.’. √x=2√x=2


By squaring both sides,

x = 4

Answer 2

Answer:

This is a pythogorean triplet,

Replace all the √x with 2 (which is √4)

52+122=132

169=169

So, Answer = 4