Question

Unit 8 right triangles and trigonometry homework 1

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 31.8

Step-by-step explanation:

From the picture attached,

By applying Pythagoras theorem in right ΔADC,

AC² = AD² + CD²

(22)² = AD² + (16)²

AD² = 484 - 256

AD = √228

     = 2√57

Now we apply Pythagoras theorem in right ΔADB,

AB² = AD² + DB²

x² = 228 + (44 - 16)²

x² = 228 + 784

x² = 1012

x = √1012

  = 31.81

  ≈ 31.8