Question 1038043
sqrt(14^2+x^2) = 3x raise both sides to the power of 2:
196+x^2 = 9x^2 Subtract 9x^2 and 196 on both sides:
-8x^2 = -196 Divide by -8:
x^2 = 24.5 Take the square root on both sides
x = 4.95
And hypotenuse:
3(4.95) = 14.85
Here is what your triangle looks like:
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