Question

In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is 30. One of the legs is 24 and the other leg is represented by c. Solve for x.

Answer 1

The answer would be 18

Answer 2

x = 18

Explanation:

c^2 + 24^2 = 30^2

c^2 + 576 = 900

c^2 = 324

c = ±√324

c = ±18

So, x = 18.