Question

Find the value of x. in the below given diagram.

Answer 1

x =
`√(34)`

Explanation:

Using Pythagoras' identity in the right triangle.

The square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the other 2 sides, that is

x² = 5² + 3² = 25 + 9 = 34 ( take the square root of both sides )

x =
`√(34)` ← exact value

x ≈ 5.83 ( to 2 dec. places )

Answer 2

Answer:5,8

Explanation:

x^2= 3^2 + 5^2

x^2= 9 + 25

x^2= 34

x = (square root)34

x= 5,8