Question

I have no idea what to do. (Will post picture in replies.)
What is the value of x? Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Do you know the Pythagorean Theorem?

Answer 3

Not at all. OWO

Answer 4

Okay, the Pythagorean Theorem states that \(a^2 + b^2 = c^2\). A and B are the legs of a right triangle, c is the hypotenuse.

Answer 5

And the hypotenuse is the longest side of a triangle right?

Answer 6

So c = x yes?

Answer 7

Yes, but the Pythagorean theorem only applies to right triangles.

Answer 8

Oh

Answer 9

But this is a right triangle, so we can use it :)

Answer 10

:D

Answer 11

Okay so, by a^2 does that mean area squared or is a representing a side?

Answer 12

a and b are the legs of the triangle

Answer 13

I don't understand what you mean by that :(