Question

Find the value of x.

Answer 1

4.4

Explanation:

x is hypotenuse of the right triangle.

One leg is 2.4 in.

Second leg = 7.4/2 = 3.7 in.

Using Pythagorean theorem

Hypotenuse²= (first leg)² + (second leg)²

x² = 2.4² + 3.7² = 19.45 in²

x=√19.45 ≈ 4.4 in