Question

Question 5

For the following right triangle, find the side length x. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
6
11
X

Answer 1

Explanation:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a = 6

b = x

c = 11

6^2 + b^2 = 11^2

36 + b^2 = 121

b^2 = 121 - 36

b^2 = 85

Find the square root of both sides.

b = 9.22