(A) The value of x is 90 degrees. (B) The angle is a right angle.
HK consists of two part, HJ and JK
HK = HJ + JK
We know that:
HK = 12.2ft
JK = 3.1ft
HJ = ?
Let's plug our values into the equation above.
12.2ft = HJ + 3.1ft
Subtract 3.1ft from both sides.
9.1ft = HJ

Method 1.
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Method 2.

The solution to this equation is the number 8
1 foot = 12 inches
(1 foot) x (1 foot) = (1 foot)² = (12 inches) x (12 inches) = 144 inches²