Question

What’s x = in this equation

Answer 1

5m

Explanation:

Applying Pythagoras theorem:

a² + b² = c² (where a is base length, b is the height and c is the hypotenuse of the right triangle)

3² + 4² = c²

c² = 9 + 16 = 25

c = x =
`√(25)` = 5

∴ x = 5m