Question

10. What is the value of x?

Answer 1

Answer: 30

Step-by-step explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, the pythagorean theorem says

$x^2 + 16^2 = 34^2$

So if you rearrange for $x$ you get

$x = \sqrt{34^2 - 16^2} = \boxed{30}$.