First, we have to solve the sides of the right triangle by using the Pythagorean theorem: a² + b² = c² where c is the length of the hypotenuse. Then, we can use the legs as length and height of the triangle and find the area by 1/2(base x height).
x² + 60² = 68²
x² + 3600 = 4624
x² = 1024
x = √1024
x = 32 = length of the other side
A = (1/2)(32) (60) = 960 mm²
Set each factor equal to zero and solve.
x + 6 = 0 x - 3 = 0
x = - 6 x = 3
2/8 or 1/4. 1/4 is just simplified. I hope it helps!
