Question

What is the value of x to the nearest tenth?

18.5

29.5

37.0

Answer 1

Answer: 37.0

Explanation:

Using Pythagorean theorem we can solve for the missing side of the triangle.

`24.6^2=16.2^2 + b^2\\`

Square 24.6 and 16.2

`605.16 = 262.44 + b^2\\`

Then subtract 262.44 to the other side to isolate b.

`342.72 = b^2`

Now square root both sides to solve for b.

b = 18.592

Then multiply b by 2 to find x.

`18.512*2 = x\\`

x = 37.025

When rounded it is 37.0.