Question

What does x = if the other sides of a right triangle are 60 and 36

Answer 1

This is testing your knowledge on Pythagorean triple.


`60 = 5 * 12`

`36 = 3 * 12`
Using the Triple 3, 4, 5



`x = 4 * 12`

`x = 48`
You can also use the Pythagoras theorem.



`{x}^(2) + {36}^(2) = {60}^(2)`

`{x}^(2) + 1296 = 3600`

`{x}^(2) = 2304`

`x = √(2304) = 48`