Question

1 point
What is the value of x? Round to the nearest tenths place
15 ft
13 ft
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Answer 1

Answer:

7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

The values 15ft, 13ft and x are the sides of a right triangle;

According to pythagoras theorem;

15² = 13²+x²

x² = 15² - 13²

x² = 225 -169

x² = 56

x = √56

x = 7.48

Hence the value of x to the nearest tenth is 7.5 to the nearest tenth