Question

Find the value of x. show work

Answer 1

x = √77

or

x = 8.77

Explanation:

it's a right triangle

Pythagorean theorem

the sum of the squares on the legs of a right triangle is equal to the square on the hypotenuse

x² = 9² - 2²

x² = 81 - 4

x² = 77

x = √77

or

x = 8.77

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