Concept explainers
To Find:
The value of x .
Answer to Problem 40WE
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Given
Formula Used:
Pythagorean Theorem:
In a right angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
Calculation:
Given:
Hypotenuse =
Side1 =
Side2 = x
Use Pythagorean Theorem:
Use:
Since the length of side cannot be negative .
So, the value of x is
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