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Find the missing side of the triangle by using pythagorem theorm. Round to the nearest tenths place, if necessary.
GIVING 100 POINTSSS

Find the missing side of the triangle by using pythagorem theorm Round to the nearest tenths place if necessary GIVING 100 POINTSSS class=


Answer :

Answer:

9.7 in

Step-by-step explanation:

The Pythagorean Theorem explains the relationship between the three sides of a right triangle. The square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the legs of a right triangle:

[tex]\boxed{\begin{array}{l}\underline{\textsf{Pythagorean Theorem}}\\\\a^2+b^2=c^2\\\\\textsf{where:}\\\phantom{ww}\bullet\;\textsf{$a$ and $b$ are the legs of the right triangle.}\\\phantom{ww}\bullet\;\textsf{$c$ is the hypotenuse (longest side) of the right triangle.}\\\end{array}}[/tex]

From observation of the given right triangle, the hypotenuse measures 12.5 in, one of the legs measures 7.9 in, and the other leg is labelled 'x'.

Therefore:

  • a = x
  • b = 7.9
  • c = 12.5

To find the missing side length of the triangle (x), substitute the values into the equation and solve for x:

[tex]x^2+7.9^2=12.5^2\\\\x^2+62.41=156.25\\\\x^2=156.25-62.41\\\\x^2=93.84\\\\x=\sqrt{93.84}\\\\x=9.6871048306...\\\\x=9.7\; \sf in\;(nearest\;tenth)[/tex]

Therefore, the value of x is:

[tex]\LARGE\boxed{\boxed{x=9.7\; \sf in}}[/tex]