Question

What is the value of x?

Answer 1

The value of x is 7

Answer 2

41

Explanation:

Applying Pythagoras theorem since it is a right angled triangle.

(Hypotenuse)^2=(base)^2+(perp)^2

Hyp^2=(9)^2+(40)^2

Hyp^2=81+1600

Hyp^2=1681

Taking sq root on both sides

Hypotenuse=41