Question

In the right triangle shown below, what is the value of x?

Round your answer to the nearest tenth.




A. 10.2

B. 9.8

C. 12.1

D. 8.5

Answer 1

12.1 option C

Explanation:

By using Pythagoras Theorem,

`{x}^(2) = {(11)}^(2) + {(5)}^(2)`

`x = √(121 + 25) = √(146)`

x=12.08

x=12.1

0ption C