Question

Find the value of x in the triangle shown below

Answer 1

C) x=15

Explanation:

9^2+12^2=225

x=sq rt 225=15

Answer 2

Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for z. a^2 + b^2 = c^2, which a and b being the side lengths

9^2 + 12^2 = 81+ 144

81+144=
`225^(2)`

`√(225)` = 15

z= 15