Question

how do you solve for x? (picture)

Answer 1

use the pythagorean theorum
a^2+b^2=c^2
\[8^2+10^2=c^2\]
\[64+100=c^2\]

Answer 2

\[164=c^2\]

Answer 3

now take the square root of both sides to find c which in this case c is x

Answer 4

hey @acxbox22 how would I solve for y?

Answer 5

do you know basic trignometry?

Answer 6

I know a bit

Answer 7

to solve for angle y we can use tangent(we have opposite and adjacent sides given)
tan y = 8/10
tan y = 0.8
now to solve for y we have to divide by tan on both sides
that is the same thing as
tan^-1 x 0.8
enter that into a calculator and round