Question

Find the value of x please

Answer 1

The Pythagorean theorem says that in a right triangle the sum of the areas of the two squares on the legs equals the area of the square on the hypotenuse.

So x=

`\sqrt{ {12}^(2) - {5}^(2) }`

≈10.9

Answer 2

x = 10.9087121146

Explanation:

Pythagoras theorem states a² = b² + c²

In this case a = 5, b = 12 and c = x

Therefore,

→ x² = 12² - 5²

⇒ ( Simplify )

→ x² = 144 - 25

⇒ ( Simplify )

→ x² = 119

⇒ ( Square root )

→ x = 10.9087121146