Question

Find the value of x. Round
To the nearest tenth .

Answer 1

5.7

Explanation:

x^2 + 7^2 = 9^2

x^2 + 49 = 81

x^2 = 81 - 49

x^2 = 32

x = the square root of 32

x = 5.657

round to the nearest tenth

x = 5.7

Answer 2

x = 5.7

Explanation:

Use the pythagorean theorem, which says a^2+b^2 = c^2 where c is the hypotenuse (longest side of a right triangle, always opposite the 90 degree right angle).

7^2 + x^2 = 9^2

49 + x^2 = 81

x^2 = 32

now take the square root of both sides

x = 5.65685424949

Round to the nearest tenth.

x = 5.7