So I have a right triangle with the following sides
12 , 8, and X
How do I find X when I am supposed to answer in simplified radical form
2007-01-17 14:24:20 · 4 answers · asked by CookFrNW 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
You should use the Pythagorean Theorem
a^2 + b^2 = c^2 where c is the hypotenuse while a and b are the legs of the triangle
so assuming x is the hypotenuse
Say x = c
8^2 + 12^2 = c^2
c = √ ( 64 + 144)
c = √.208
c = 14.42
2007-01-17 14:31:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-17 15:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where is x? Adjacent? Opposite?
2007-01-17 14:27:48 · answer #3 · answered by Fish Master 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
allways solve for x first
2007-01-17 14:29:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋