Question

Find the value of x in the triangle shown below. a. x=80 b. x=48 c. x= 32 d. x=12

Answer 1

THEOREM:

• Pythagorean theorem:— In a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse side is equal to the sum of squares of the other two sides.

ANSWER:

By pythagorean property,

x² = 4² + 8²

x² = 16 + 64

x² = 80

x = √80 units.

So, Correct choice - [A] √80 units.

Answer 2

Answer:

solution given:

by using Pythagoras law:

h²=p²+b²

x²=8²+4²

x=√80units