Question

I’m the triangle shown below what is the approximate value of x

Answer 1

22.52 units

Explanation:

3.5.3

Answer 2

The answer is choice B: 22.52 units.

Explanation:

We use the Pythagoras's theorem which says for a right triangle with sides
`x,y` and hypotenuse
`z`:

`x^2+y^2=z^2.`

In our case

`z=26`

`y=13`

So we solve for
`x:`

`x=√(z^2-y^2)=√(26^2-13^2)  =\boxed{22.52\: units.}`

Which is choice B.