Question

Find x for me please

Answer 1

Given:

In a right angle triangle,

Hypotenuse = x

Other two sides are (x-2) and 8.

To find:

The value of x.

Solution:

According to the Pythagoras theorem,

`Hypotenuse^2=Base^2+Perpendicular^2`

Putting the given values, we get

`x^2=(x-2)^2+(8)^2`

`x^2=x^2-4x+4+64`

`x^2-x^2+4x=68`

`4x=68`

Divide both sides by 4.

`x=(68)/(4)`

`x=17`

Therefore, the value of x is 17.