Find the missing side lengths and it's converse

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asked Jan 23, 2022 85.3k views

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Zeigeist · Answer 1 · 2022-01-27T13:05:34+0000

Answer:

x ≈ 10.7 ft.

Explanation:

Given triangle in the picture is a right triangle.

By applying Pythagoras Theorem in this triangle.

(Hypotenuse)² = (Leg 1)² + (Leg2)²

(14)² = x² + 9²

x² = (14)² - 9²

x=√(196-81)

x=√(115)

x = 10.72

x ≈ 10.7 ft.