Question

Find the value of x. If necessary, write your answer in simplest radical form.
12

Answer 1

x = 13

Explanation:

According to Pythagoras Theorem,

`{(height)}^(2) + {(base)}^(2) = {(hypotenuse)}^(2)`

`= > {12}^(2) + {5}^(2) = {x}^(2)`

`= > {x}^(2) = 144 + 25`

`= > {x}^(2) = 169`

`= > x = √(169)`

=> x = 13 (Ans)