Question

Find the x will name brainlist

Answer 1

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• Find x.

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To solve these type of problems you need to use the pythagoras theorem ⇨ Hypotenuse² = Base² + Altitude².

Here,

• Altitude = 1.6 cm.
• Base = 1.2 cm
• Hypotenuse = x

Now, let's solve for x.

Hypotenuse² = Base² + Altitude²

x² = (1.2)² + (1.6)²

x² = 1.44 + 2.56

x² = 4

x = √4

x = 2.

• So, the value of x is 2 cm.

NOTE :-

• Pythagoras theorem can be used only in the cases of right-angled triangles. Here, it's given that the triangle is right angled so we can use this theorem.
• To solve the squares if decimals, take them as whole numbers & then just add the decimal points. For example, ⇨ for (1.2)², take it as 12² , then multiply 12 by 12, you'll get 144. Now, add the decimal place accordingly ⇨ 1.44 . So, (1.2)² = 1.44.