Question

Find the value of x in the triangle shown below

Answer 1

A) x=sq rt 80

Explanation:

by the Pythagorean theorem

4^2+8^2=x^2

16+64=x^2

80=x^2

x=sq root 80

Answer 2

Explanation:

Pythagorean theorem,

Hypotenuse² = Altitude² + Base²

x² = 8² + 4²

= 64 + 16

= 80

x = √80