Question

Find the value of x in the triangle shown below 8 10

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

pythagorean theorem

a^2 = c^2 - b^2

a^2 = 10^2 - 8^2

a^2 = 100 - 64

a^2 = 36

sqrt a^2 = sqrt 36

a = 6

CHECK:

6^2 + 8^2 = 10^2

36 + 64 = 100

yes.