Question

how do you solve this using a picture and the work?

Answer 1

okkk so u need to use the Pythagorean Theorum.
$a x^{2} +b x^{2} =c x^{2}$

a=x
b=1
c=5

so...
$c x^{2} -b x^{2} =a x^{2}$

$5 x^{2} -1 x^{2} =a x^{2}$

Solve that