Question

Solve for x round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

15.9 would be the answer because that’s rounding

Answer 2

x ≈ 15.9

Explanation:

Using Pythagoras' identity in the right triangle

x² + 6² = 17²

x² + 36 = 289 ( subtract 36 from both sides )

x² = 253 ( take the square root of both sides )

x =
`√(253)` ≈ 15.9 ( to the nearest tenth )