Question

Find the value of x in the triangle shown below

Answer 1

D) x=sq rt 27

Explanation:

using the Pythagorean theorem

6^2=3^2+x^2

36=9+x^2

27=x^2

x=sq rt 27

Answer 2

Explanation:

Pythagorean theorem,

Base² + altitude² = hypotenuse²

x² + 3² = 6²

x² + 9 = 36

x² = 36 - 9

x² = 27

x = √27