Answer:
It is because you have to get rid of the power of 2 from c. In order to get rid, you have to square root it on both sides :
c² = 74
√(c²) = √74
c^(1/2×2) = √74
c = √74
Using Indices formula, (a^m)^n = a^(mn)
Answer:
x = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is
= 
Note that ΔBCD is a 3- 4- 5 triangle ( Pythagorean triple), hence CD = 4
Substitute given values into the equation
=
( cross- multiply )
3x = 24 ( divide both sides by 3 )
x = 8