Question

Analyze the diagram below and complete the instructions that follow. / Find the value of x. A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 9

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

x^2 + (x+3)^2 = 117

x^2 + x^2+6x+9 =117

2x^2 + 6x - 108 = 0

(2x-12)(x+9)=0

x=-9,6

x cannot be negative therefore, x = 6