Question

Find the value of x in the diagram given.

Answer 1

Answer:

The value of x is "17". A further explanation is given below.

Explanation:

The given values are:

Base,

B = 8

Perpendicular,

P = 15

Hypotenuse,

H = x

On applying Pythagoras theorem, we get

⇒ $(Hypotenuse)^=(Perpendicular)^2+(Base)^2$

⇒ $H^2=P^2+B^2$

On substituting the values, we get

⇒ $x^2=15^2+8^2$

⇒ $x^2=225+64$

⇒ $x^2=289$

⇒ $x=\sqrt{289}$

⇒ $x=17$