Question

how do you find the value of "x" on a triangle on the Pythagorean Theorem?

HELP!

Answer 1

x^2+y^2=z^2 where x and y are the legs and z is the hypotenuse, so
x = sqrt(z^2-y^2)

Answer 2

okay can you help me with a problem and explain it please

Answer 3

wwhere is the problem? in order to find x I need to see where they have placed it and what other information was provided

Answer 4

pyth theorem is a^2 + b^2 = c^2
hypotheneuse is C

Answer 5

so in your problem use
a = x
b = sqrt 10
c = sqrt 20

plug in what you have