Question

Find x.

Answer 1

do you know what the pythagorean theorem is?

Answer 2

the pythagorean theorem says that a^2+b^2=c^2, where a and b are sides of a triangle and c is the hypotenuse (the triangle must be a right triangle). by plugging in 24 for (a) and 10 for (b) (or the other way around..it doesnt matter in this case) you can solve for c (which, on the diagram, is x)

Answer 3

i don't think i did it right i got 676

Answer 4

you forgot to take the square root. you did a^2+b^2=676
since a^2+b^2=c^2 and a^2+b^2=676, c^2 = 676
take the square root of both sides, and thats your answer

Answer 5

what do you mean by take the square roots

Answer 6

\[\sqrt{676}\]

Answer 7

do this on your calculator to get your answer

Answer 8

thanks