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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Second question PLEASE HELP AND EXPLAIN. Will give fan and medal. I don't want a direct answer. What is the value of x? Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary. http://static.k12.com/calms_media/media/1577500_1578000/1577936/1/fa1a641cbfab39f1b969057851cc027225b6174c/MS_IMC-150120-130104.jpg

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You're going to want to use the Pythagorean theorem. Do you know what it is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'm familiar with it. Just need a better understanding.

OpenStudy (amorfide):

\[a ^{2} + b ^{2} = c^{2}\] where a, b and c are the side lengths and c is the longest side now try to work out x and post your attempt we will help you through it

OpenStudy (amorfide):

I will start you off a=8 b is what you are working out c= 10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ill try going by my understanding.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6?

OpenStudy (amorfide):

well done

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Very nice!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is that the answer?

OpenStudy (amorfide):

yes 6 is the answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I had that, just wasn't sure if it was the answer or not.

OpenStudy (amorfide):

see you can do it! :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@amorfide Please give @YesThisIsDog a medal.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank-You! @amorfide and @YesThisIsDog

OpenStudy (amorfide):

feel free to tag us if you need help again in the future

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay.

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