Question

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the value of x.

Write your answer in simplest radical form!

Answer 1

Pythagorean Theorem

14²=12²+x²

x²=14²-12²

x=√52=2√13

Explanation:

Answer 2

x =
`2√(13)`

Explanation:

given the hypotenuse and a leg, told to solve for the missing leg (x)

theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2

plug in values

12^2 + b^2 = 14^2

144 + b^2 = 196

196 - 144 = b^2

52 = b^2

sqrt 52 = b

b = 2sqrt13