Question

For the following right triangle, find the side length x. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

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Answer 1

15.62

Explanation:

We can use the Pythagorean Theorem.

10^2+12^2=c^2

100+144=c^2

244=c^2

15.62=c, or x=15.62

Answer 2

15.62 = x

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we can use the Pythagorean theorem

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

10 ^2 + 12^2 = x^2

100 +144 = x^2

244 = x^2

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(244) = sqrt(x^2)

15.62049935 = x

Rounding to the nearest hundredth

15.62 = x