Question

Work out the length of x.

Give your answer rounded to 3 significant figures.
х
16.5 mm
6.6 mm

Answer 1

By Pythagoras theorem

H^2=P^2+B^2

x^2=(6.6)^2+(16.5)^2

x^2=43.56+272.25

x^2=315.81

x=√315.81

x=17.771mm

Answer 2

x=17.771mm

Explanation:

given a right triangle

to find vslue of x

solution (perpendicular) ² + (base) ² =(hypotenus) ²

using pythagorus theorem

(16.5)²+(6.6)²=(x)²

272.25+43.56=(x)²

315.81=(x)²

√315.81=x

x=17.771mm