Question

Solve for x. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Answer 1

18.0

Explanation:

17^2+6^2= 289 + 36=325

The square root of 325 is 18.02 and when you round 18.02 to the nearest tenth it would give you an answer of 18.0.

Answer 2

15.9

Explanation:

x^2 + 6^2 = 17^2

x squared + 36 = 289

-36 -36

x squared = 253

`√(x)` =
`√(x)`253

x = 15.9