Question

Find x of the triangle

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

altitude = sqrt(6*8) = 4*sqrt(3)

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to derive x

altitude^2 + 18^2 = x^2

48 + 18^2 = x^2

x^2 = 342

x = 3*sqrt(38)

x = 18.49