Question

In the given right triangle, find the missing length to the nearest tenth

5 ft
6 ft
X

Answer 1

x=7.8

Explanation:

use Pythagoras

a^2+b^2=c^2

6^2+5^2=c^2

36+25=61

square root 61

x=7.8102496759066

to the nearest tenth

x=7.8