Question

What is the value of x to the nearest tenth?

Answer 1

x=6*sqrt(5)

Explanation:

We use Pythagoras' theorem:

x^2 =6^2+(24/2)^2

x^2 =6^2+12^2

x^2 =36+144

x^2=180

x=sqrt(180)

x=sqrt(9*4*5)

x=3*2*sqrt(5)

x=6*sqrt(5)