Question

What is the value of x?

Answer 1

14

Explanation:

You have the values for the hypotenuse (50) and one of the sides (48). You now have to find the second side using the Pythagorean Theorem.

a² + b² = c²

(48)² + b² = (50)²

2304 + b² = 2500

b² = 196

b = √196

b = 14