Question

Find the value of x in the triangle shown below.
4
3

Answer 1

I think your answer is 4

Answer 2

x = 5

Explanation:

use Pythagorean theorem:

a² + b² = c²

where a = 3

b = 4

c = x

plugin values into the formula:

3² + 4² = x²

x = √(3² + 4²)

x = √25

x = 5