Question

It says use the Pythagorean theorem to solve for x

Answer 1

The Solution:

Given:

Required:

Find the value of x.

Using the Pythagorean theorem:

`x^2+6^2=10^2`
`x^2=10^2-6^2`
`\begin{gathered} x^2=100-36 \\ \\ x^2=64 \\ \\ x=√(64) \\ \\ x=8 \end{gathered}`

Answer:

x = 8