Question

Find the values of the variables

Answer 1

Well to find the values of the variables, you would have to use the Pythagorean Theorem. The Pythagorean Theorem states that a²+b²=c². A being one side of the triangle, b being the other side, and c being the hypotenuse. The hypotenuse is the slanted and the longest side of a right triangle. So let's find the the total amount of x and y. 5+7=12 Just plug in the numbers into the equation 12²+5²=c² C would equal 13. So we know that x+y=13. If we plug in 7 and 5 into the equation (solving for y) 7²+5²=c², C would equal 8.6. To find x just do 13-8.6 and we get 4.4. So we know that y=8.6 and x=4.4. Hope I helped!