Question

Solve for x to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

x = 11,2 inchs

Explanation:

I infer that the units are in inches.

8-3 = 5

Then:

By the Pythagorean Teorem:

x² = 10² + 5²

x² = 100 + 25

x² = 125

√x² = √125

x = 11.18

to the nearest tenth:

x = 11.2 inches