Answer:
Explanation:
The base of the triangle used to solve for x (Pythagorean Theorem) is 15 - 9 = 7
The height of the right triangle is 4 so now you have enought to solve for x
Givens
a = 7
b = 4
c = x
Equation
x^2 = b^2 + a^2
Solution
x^2 = 7^2 + 4^2
x^2 = 49 + 16
x^2 = 65 Take the square root of both sides
√x^2 = √65
Answer x = √65