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In the image you provided, we can see a right triangle with the following labeled sides:

- The hypotenuse is \( 2x + 10 \)
- One leg is labeled as \( 3x \)
- The other leg is labeled as \( 146 \)

To find the value of \( x \), we can use the Pythagorean theorem, which states that for a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the two legs is equal to the square of the hypotenuse:

\[
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
\]

Where:
- \( a \) and \( b \) are the lengths of the legs
- \( c \) is the length of the hypotenuse

Using the labels from the triangle:
\[
(3x)^2 + 146^2 = (2x + 10)^2
\]

Now, let's solve for \( x \). sympy import symbols, Eq, solve

# Define the variable
x = symbols('x')

# Define the equation based on the Pythagorean theorem
equation = Eq((3*x)**2 + 146**2, (2*x + 10)**2)

# Solve for x
solution = solve(equation, x)
solutionThe solutions for \( x \) are complex numbers, meaning there is no real solution based on the given values in the triangle. This suggests that the provided side lengths do not satisfy the Pythagorean theorem in a real-world scenario.

If you suspect there might be a mistake in the given values or the triangle's dimensions, double-checking the measurements or verifying the problem setup could help. Would you like to review or adjust the problem details? Let me know if you'd like to proceed differently. 

Here are a few related questions to help:

1. What is the Pythagorean theorem, and how is it applied in triangle problems?
2. Can a triangle have complex side lengths, or should all dimensions be real numbers?
3. What could lead to a complex solution in a geometric problem?
4. How do you verify side lengths in a real triangle?
5. Can you provide another set of triangle dimensions for a new calculation?

Tip: Always ensure the side lengths provided in a triangle problem can form a valid geometric figure before applying the Pythagorean theorem.

Learn how to solve for the variable x in a right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem. The problem involves finding the missing side length based on the given dimensions of the triangle. Suitable for students in Grades 8-10.

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