Question

A right triangle has sides of length 3, 4, and x.

Part 2) Find x if it is one of the legs.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Using Pythagorean Theorem

hypotenuse^2 = leg1^2 + leg2^2

4^2 = 3^2 + x^2

4^2 - 3^2 = x^2

7 = x^2

x = sqrt (7)