Question

Solve for x, rounding to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Answer 1

Pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2, a and b are the sides, c is the hypotenuse (longest side).

27^2 + 25^2 = x^2

Solving for x, we see that it is approximately 36.8.

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