Question

find the value of x to the tenths place

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 15

[x = 15.0]

Step-by-step explanation:

we can find the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem

[note: "c" is what they are referring to as "x" here]

   a² + b²  =   c²

a : 12

b : 9

[c = hypotenuse/x/unknown side]

     12² + 9² = c²

    144 + 81  = c²

           225 = c²

        √225 = √c²

             15 = c

{x = 15.0}