Answer:
D. x = 6
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
 - Parenthesis
 - Exponents
 - Multiplication
 - Division
 - Addition
 - Subtraction
 
Equality Properties
Trigonometry
- [Right Triangles Only] Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c²
 
Explanation:
Step 1: Identify Variables
Leg a = 8
Leg b = x
Hypotenuse c = 10
Step 2: Solve for x
- Substitute [PT]: 8² + x² = 10²
 - Isolate x term: x² = 10² - 8²
 - Exponents: x² = 100 - 64
 - Subtract: x² = 36
 - Isolate x: x = 6