Question

What is the value of x? Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.

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Answer 1

to find out the value of x we use pythagorean theorem. We use pythagoran theorem when there are 2 sides are known. in this case we do know base and height which are h=6 b=4. Here is the pythagorean theorom: c^2=a^2+b^2. Hope it helps.