Question

What the value of x in the isosceles triangle?

Answer 1

Answer: B.) x = 6

Explanation:

Pythagoras Theorem a^2 +b^2 =c^2

Additionally divide 8 by 2 since it's an isosceles triangle and it's in the middle.

`√(52)` ^2 - 4^2= x^2

52 - 16 = x^2

x^2 = 36

Square root both sides = 6