Question

Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth. Chords and Arcs​

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

4.1

Explanation:

x is the short leg of a right triangle with hypotenuse 8.8 cm and longer leg 7.8 cm. Its measure is found using the Pythagorean theorem:

x^2 +7.8^2 = 8.8^2

x^2 = 77.44 -60.84 = 16.60

x = √16.6

x ≈ 4.1