Question

A RIGHT TRIANGLE HAS SIDES OF LENGTHS 3,4, AND X.

1. FIND X IF IT IS THE HYPOTENUSE

2. FIND X IF IT IS ONE OF THE LEGS!!!

Answer 1

1) hypotenuse = 5

2) leg = 2.65

Explanation:

1) x² = 3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25

x = √25 = 5

2) x² = 4² - 3² = 16 - 9 = 7

x = √7 = 2.65