Question

Solve this problem. What is x?

Don’t forget to use the equation a^2 + b^2 = c^2
SHOW YOUR WORK.

Answer 1

Explanation:

a²+b²=c²

THIS is the Pythagorean theorem which is:

Hypotenuse² + Base² = perpendicular ²

Thus inputting values:

(√117)² + (6)² = (x)²

117 + 36 = x²

x² = 153

x= √153 (ans)