The picture shows a right triangle

A is on the side B is at the bottom

Find the value of x if A = 3x + 28 and B = 1x

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To find the value of \( x \) in the context of a right triangle, we can use the Pythagorean theorem, which states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (let's denote it as \( C \)) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (let's denote them as \( A \) and \( B \)).

From your question:

  • Side \( A = 3x + 28 \)
  • Side \( B = 1x \)

If \( C \) is the hypotenuse, we can express the Pythagorean theorem as follows:

\[ C^2 = A^2 + B^2 \]

However, we need more information on the hypotenuse \( C \). Let's assume for simplicity that the right triangle has a specific hypotenuse value, or we can work with the relation itself and leave \( C \) as is if needed. Without loss of generality, let's set \( C \) as a variable.

  1. Using the given expressions, we have:

\[ C^2 = (3x + 28)^2 + (1x)^2 \]

  1. Expanding those squares:

\[ C^2 = (3x + 28)^2 + x^2 \] \[ C^2 = (9x^2 + 168x + 784) + x^2 \] \[ C^2 = 10x^2 + 168x + 784 \]

  1. At this point, without a specific value for \( C \), we cannot directly solve for \( x \). If you have a specific numerical value for the hypotenuse \( C \), please provide it, and I can help you find \( x \).

In summary, we need a bit more information to proceed. If \( C \) is known, we can continue with the solution. Otherwise, if there are additional constraints or values that relate \( A \), \( B \), or \( C \), please share those.