Question

For what value of x can the given lengths
be side lengths of a right triangle?
28, x, 53

Answer 1

45

Explanation:

The formula for finding the longest size of a right angle is

`c^(2) = a^(2) + {b}^(2)`

a = 28, b = ? and c = 53;

Therefore, if you make b the subject of the formula, you will have

`b = \sqrt{ {c}^(2) - {a}^(2) }`

And after plugging the value of c=53 and a=28, b is gotten to be 45