Question

What is the value of x?

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x =

Answer 1

Explanation:

In order to solve x, we have to use Pythagoras' theorem.

Pythagoras theorem: a²+b²=c²

So the longest side of a right angled triangle is always called the hypotenuse, which is also known as 'c'.

The shorter ones can either be 'a' or 'b'.

Let's make the side of 6 known as 'a'.

So now we have our 'c' and 'a', and we want to find out b (or in this case it's x).

So the formula now would be

c²-a²=b²

Now let's make the equation

10² - 6²=b²

100 - 36 = b²

64 = b²

Square root both sides it'll be:

8 = b

Since b is also your x,

Answer:

x = 8

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

use pythagorin teorem

c² = a² + b²

10² = 6² + x²

100 = 36 + x²

x² = 100 - 36

x² = 64

x = sqrt 64

x = 8