Question

Just need help finding X and Y

Answer 1

x = 8 and y= 12

Explanation:

For x use the Pythagorean theorem:

`x^2+6^2=10^2`

`x^2+36=100` subtract 36 from both sides

`x^2=64\to x=√(64)\\\\x=8`

We know: x + y = 20. Substitute:

`8+y=20` subtract 8 from both sides

`y=12`