Question

Point

Solve for x, and write your answer in simplest radical form or as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.
For radical form, copy and paste this symbol in your answer for the radical symbol:
29
23
X= type your answer...
X

Answer 1

`2√(78)`

Explanation:

Applying pythagorean theorem
`x^(2) + 23^(2) = 29^(2)`

so to get the x :
`x^(2) = 29^(2) - 23 ^(2)`

`x = \sqrt{29^(2) - 23 ^(2)}`