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These are all right triangles. We can use the Pythagorean theorem to relate all of the sides of a right triangle: \[a^2 + b^2 = c^2\] In the screenshot below, I edited your problem and labeled two sides for the explanation. We can first find side 'x': \[x^2 + 5^2 = 6^2\] \[x = \sqrt{11}\] ^ Be sure to check the math Now we can solve the smaller triangle on the left hand side for side 'y' \[\left( 6-z \right)^2 + y^2 = \left( \sqrt{11} \right)^2\] \[y = \sqrt{-25 + 12z - z^2}\] ^ Again, check the math and make sure you know how to do it. Now you should be able to solve for z.
I dont understand how to solve the last part
You have another right triangle which you can solve by using the Pythagorean theorem. \[y^2 + z^2 = 5^2\] All you have to do is plug in what y is and solve for z.
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