Answer:
x = -1, x = 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Factor the equation. (It's a difference of squares, so we know the form will be (a-b)(a+b).)
Test this by FOILing it out, if you're unsure. This is something it can be good to memorize!
Set it equal to 0.
Separate the two parenthetical expressions by the Zero Product Property.
Solve for x!
Answer:
11
Explanation:
(next time, it would be helpful to include a picture)
If you were on the same test as I was, than that means that the triangle you're looking for is the one below.
Using the Pythagorean Theorem,
a² + b² = c² is the same as c² - b² = a²
c = 61
61^2 = 61 X 61 = 3,721
b = 60
60^2 = 60 X 60 = 3,600
Next, we subtract:
3,721 - 3,600 = 121
√121 = 11
(x = 11 cm)
so 11 is your answer
