SOLUTION: How do I find the value for x? if 8 and 6 are the legs and x is the base.
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Question 399596: How do I find the value for x? if 8 and 6 are the legs and x is the base.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I find the value for x? if 8 and 6 are the legs and x is the base.
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If x is the hypotenuse of a right triangle,
x^2 = 8^2+6^2
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x^2 = 64+36
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x^2 = 100
x = 10
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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