Question

PLEASE HELP IM GIVING SOOOO MANY POINTS

Solve for x. Then find the side lengths of the triangle, entering them from least to greatest. Round to the nearest foot.

Answer 1

Am I supposed to use Trigonometry here or any other formula please tell me.

Answer 2

Below

Explanation:

It is a right triangle ...so use Pythagorean theorem

40^2 = (3x)^2 + (6x)^2

1600 = 45 x^2

x = 5.962

the sides are then 3x = 17.8 and 6x = 35.8 ft