Answer:
x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
According to the Pythagorean theorem a²+b²=c²
In this case its:
x² + 12² = 13²
169 - 144 = x²
x² = 25
x = 5
40+20=60 +4= 64 that is the answer
The absolute value makes the -8 into a positive 8, then you subtract the 8 on both sides, giving you your answer 7. (Since 15-8=7)
<h3>
Answer: the fraction 1/9</h3>
It is approximately equal to 0.1111
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To get this answer, we use the rule

The negative exponent tells us to apply the reciprocal to get the exponent to be positive.
So,

Squaring -3 means you square the negative as well
