Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

x =6.0

The base is 6x  = 35.8

The side is 3x =  17.9

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use the pythagorean theorem

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

(6x)^2 +(3x)^2 = 40^2

36x^2 + 9x^2 = 1600

Combine like terms

45x^2 = 1600

Divide each side by 45

45x^2 /45 =1600/45

x^2 =35.555555555

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(x^2) = sqrt(35.555555555)

x =5.96284794 = 6.0

The base is 6x = 6*5.9628479 =35.77708 = 35.8

The side is 3x = 3*5.9628479 =17.88854382= 17.9

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 6.0

3x = 17.9

6x = 35.8

Step-by-step explanation:

Using pythagoras theorem

40² = (3x)² + (6x)²

1600 = 9x² + 36x²

1600 = 45x²

x² = 320/9

x = 5.96284794

3x = 17.88854382

6x = 35.77708764