Question

What is the value of x? If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

h²= p²+ b²

or, (9+x)² = 15²+x²

or, 81 + 18x + x² = 225 +x²

or, 18x = 225-81

or, 18x = 144

or, x= 144/18

x= 8