Question

For the following right triangle, find the side length x. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

$a^{2} = c^{2} - b^{2}$

$a^{2} = 15^{2} - 12^{2}$

$a^{2} = 225 - 144$

$a^{2} = 81$

$\sqrt{a^2} = \sqrt{81}$

$a = 9$