Question

Please, i need help on how to solve problems like these. I dont understand and i wasnt in class when they taught it to us. PLzzzz.Will make it the brainiest if its corrected and explaining how to solve problems like these.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 20

Step-by-step explanation:

You can use Pythagorean theorem which is $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$

a = 12

b = 16

and c would be x.

12^2 + 16^2 = c^2

144 + 256 = c^2

400 = c^2

square root

c = 20 or x = 20