Answer:
12.1 cm
Explanation:
We need to utilise Pythagoras theorem here. Pythagoras states that the 2 legs of the triangle square equal the hypotenuse squared so the formula for this is a² + b² = c²
In the question we are already presented with the hypotenuse so we will have to substitute in the values and rearrange
→ Form equation
7² + b² = 14²
→ Simplify
49 + b² = 196
→ Minus 49 from both to isolate b²
b² = 147
→ Square root both sides to isolate b
b = 12.12435565
The value of x to 1 decimal place is 12.1