Question

Problem

Solve for x in the image below.
18
Solution
We can start with the pythagorean theorem:
(leg 1)² + (leg 2)² = (hypotenuse)²

Answer 1

20.1246118

Explanation:

hypotenus^2 - (leg1)^2 = (leg2) ^2

27^2-18^2 = (leg2)^2

729-324 = (leg2)^2

405 = (leg2)^2

20.1246118 = leg 2