Question

Find the length of x.

Please show work.

Answer 1

Explanation:

You can use Pythagoras' Theorem

a^2 = c^2 - b^2

x^2 = 13^2 - 5^2

x^2 = 169 - 25

x^2 = 144

x = 12

Answer 2

The length is 12: 5^2 + 12^2 = 13^2