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Step 1: Apply the Pythagorean theorem. In a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. The sides are xx, x+7x+7, and x+8x+8. The hypotenuse is x+8x+8. x2+(x+7)2=(x+8)2x^2 + (x+7)^2 = (x+8)^2

Step 2: Expand the squared terms. x2+(x2+14x+49)=(x2+16x+64)x^2 + (x^2 + 14x + 49) = (x^2 + 16x + 64)

Step 3: Simplify the equation. 2x2+14x+49=x2+16x+642x^2 + 14x + 49 = x^2 + 16x + 64

Step 4: Rearrange the equation to form a standard quadratic equation (ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0). Subtract x2x^2, 16x16x, and 6464 from both sides: 2x2x2+14x16x+4964=02x^2 - x^2 + 14x - 16x + 49 - 64 = 0 x22x15=0x^2 - 2x - 15 = 0

Step 5: Solve the quadratic equation by factoring. We need two numbers that multiply to 15-15 and add to 2-2. These numbers are 5-5 and 33. (x5)(x+3)=0(x-5)(x+3) = 0

Step 6: Find the possible values for xx. x5=0    x=5x-5 = 0 \implies x = 5 x+3=0    x=3x+3 = 0 \implies x = -3

Step 7: Choose the valid solution. Since xx represents a length, it must be a positive value. Therefore, x=3x=-3 is not a valid solution. x=5x = 5

Step 8: Calculate the lengths of the sides. Side 1: x=5x = 5 Side 2: x+7=5+7=12x+7 = 5+7 = 12 Side 3: x+8=5+8=13x+8 = 5+8 = 13

The value of xx is 5\boxed{5}.

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