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Answer:
x = 15
Explanation:
As we can see it is an isosceles triangle so
The perpendicular line joining the vertex and base of isosceles triangle bisects the base. so
Taking the triangle of right side
hypotenuse (h) = 25 inches
base (b) = 20 inches
perpendicular (p) = x = ?
We know by using Pythagoras theorem
p= √h² - b²
x = √ 25² - 20²
= √ 225
x =15
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The age of the Earth as calculated by Archbishop James Ussher is a critical component in ____________.
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Answer:
Christianity
Explanation:
Archbishop James Ussher was a renowned professor of Theology and an astronomer. He calculated the age of the earth by studying ancient Hebrew and Egyptian books and he deduced that the world begun on the 23rd of October 4004 BC.
His calculation became a critical component in Christianity because when English Bibles were printed, James Ussher's calculation was what was used in their chronologies. He became popular and his calculation was as respected as the Bible itself.