Question

For the following right triangle, find the side length x. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

12^2 = 8^2 + x^2

144 = 64 + x^2

144 - 64 = x^2

80 = x^2

Square root of 80 = x

x = between 8 & 9

OR

x = 8.94