Question

Solve for x. Round answers to the nearest hundredth. 1. 16 9 х

Answer 1

`x=13.23`

Step-by-step explanation: We can find the value of x using the Pythagorean theorem, this is done as follows:

`\begin{gathered} 9^2+x^2=16^2 \\ x^2=16^2-9^2\rightarrow x=\sqrt[]{16^(2-)9^2} \\ x=\sqrt[]{256-81}=\sqrt[]{175}=13.23 \\ \therefore\rightarrow \\ x=13.23 \end{gathered}`