Question

One side is 13 (the slanted side of the triangle) one side is 12 (the base) what is the value of x

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

a = x

b = 12

c = 13

Work:

a² + b² = c²

x² + 12² = 13²

x² + 144 = 169

x² = 25

$\sqrt{x^2} =\sqrt{25}$

x = 5

Answer 2

Hi!
X=5
Hope this helps!