Question

In the triangle shown below what is the approximate value of x

Answer 1

x^2 = 28^2 - 14^2

x^2 = 784 - 196

x^2 = 588

x = 24.25

Answer is C. 24.25 units

Answer 2

it's a right triangle so you use Pythagoras' theorem.

√28²-14²=

√784 - 196 =

√588

24.24 units (rounded 24.25)

your answer is 24.25 units