Applying the Pythagorean Theorem Warm-up What is the value of x? 10 8

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Sjbuysse · Answer 1 · 2022-01-24T14:00:07+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

According to pythagorean theorem

a² = b² + x²

a is the hypotenuse

b and x are the opposite and adjacent

Let a = 10

b = 8

Substitute and get x:

10² = 8²+x²

x² = 10²-8²

x² = 100-64

x² = 36

x = √36

x = 6

Hence the value of x is 6