Question

Solve for X, round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

Answer 2

`\Huge\boxed{x=15.9}`

Explanation:

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Because this is a right triangle we can use the Pythagorean theorem

When solving for missing leg we use this equation

`c^2-b^2=a^2`

where c = hypotenuse and b = given leg and a = missing side length

now we plug in the given values into the formula

`17^2-6^2=a^2\\17^2=289\\6^2=36\\289-36=253\\a^2=253\\√(a^2) =a\\√(253) = 15.9059737`

final step: round to the nearest tenth

so we can conclude that the missing angle is equal to 15.9

Notes:

• The Pythagorean theorem only works with right triangles

• We took the square root of a^2 and 253 to get rid of the power on a

• a is the equivalent of the missing angle (x)