Question

Pythagorean Theorem to solve for x. If the hypnoses is 10 m, and one leg is 6 m. Find the other leg x

Answer 1

The other leg X = 8m

Explanation:

As per Pythagorean theorem-

Square of hypotenuse = sum of square of other two sides of the triangle

Substituting the given values in above equation, we get -

`10^2 = 6^2 + X^2\\100 - 36 = X^2\\X^2 = 64\\X = 8`m

The other leg X = 8m