Question

BELOW IS THE PROBLEM

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

  5.3

Step-by-step explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem applies. The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

  8² = x² + 6²

  64 = x² +36

  28 = x²

  √28 = x ≈ 5.3

The missing measure is 5.3.

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Comment on the question

The triangle isn't marked, but we must assume it is a right triangle. If it is not a right triangle, we cannot find the missing measure.

Answer 2

Answer:

5.3 is the answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

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