Question

What is the value of x in the right triangle shown below?

Answer 1

12 feet

Explanation:

`a^(2)` +
`b^(2)` =
`c^(2)` Pythagorean Theorem

`x^(2)` +
`5^(2)` =
`13^(2)`

`x^(2)` + 25 = 169 Subtract 25 from both sides

`x^(2)` = 144

`\sqrt{x^(2) }` =
`√(144)`

x = 12