Question

Please help asap ! Identify the value of x.

Answer 1

x = 24

Explanation:

Apply Pythagoras theorem:

`(Hypotnuse)^2=Base^2+Height^2\\(x+1)^2=(x)^2+(7)^2\\(x)^2+2(x)(1)+(1)^2=x^2+49\\x^2+2x+1=x^2+49\\x^2-x^2+2x+1-49=0\\0+2x+1-49=0\\2x-48=0\\2x=48\\x=48/2\\x=24`