Question

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the unknown lengths
X+2
X
X+1

Answer 1

Answer:

x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

Go through your Pythagorean Triples

3-4-5

x=3

x+1=4

x+2=5

SUCCESS

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 1.7320508076

or

x = sqrt(3)

Step-by-step explanation:

A = x+2

B = x

C = x+1

(x+2)^2 + (x)^2 = (x+1)^2

x^4 + 4 = x^2 + 1

x^4 + 4 - 1 = x^2

x^4 +3 = x^2

x^4 - x^2 = -3

x^2 = -3

sqrt(x^2) = sqrt(-3)

x = 1.7320508076 = sqrt(3)