Question

Find the value of x. PLS HELP ASAP!!!!!

Answer 1

`x = 12`

Explanation:

the base length is 32

But we need the base angle for the x triangle so we say

`(32)/(2) = 16`

`20 = hypothenus \\ 16 = adjacent \\`

`opposite \: =`

`{opp}^(2) + {adj}^(2) = {hyp}^(2)`

`{opp}^(2) + {16}^(2) = {20}^(2)`

`{opp}^(2) = {20}^(2) - {16}^(2) \\ {opp}^(2) = 400 - 256 \\ {opp}^(2) = 144 \\ opp = √(144) \\ opp = 12 \\ x = 12`