[Math] Solve Pythagoras problem solving

pythagorean triples

A rectangular piece of paper,10cm by 24cm, is folded so that a pair of diagonally opposite corners coincide. Find the length of the crease.

x^2=(24-x)^2+10^2

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Hint : Try To fold Paper, and You'll get it enter image description here

You can then continue with @ir7 's answer

Note : The Diagram is not upto the scale

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