Respuesta :

Answer:

13.1 (3sf)

Step-by-step explanation:

14 ^2 - 5^2 = 171

root 171 = 13.1 (3sf)

Answer:

x = 13.08 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

We need to use pythagoras theorem as this is a right angled triangle:

[tex]a^2 + b^2 = c^2[/tex]

As we do not know one of the sides, we need to change the subject of the equation to either a or b:

[tex]b^2 = c^2 - a^2[/tex]

Substitute the values in:

[tex]b^2 = 14^2 - 5^2[/tex]

[tex]b^2 = 196- 25\\b^2 = 171\\[/tex]

Now square root both sides to find b:

[tex]\sqrt{b^2} = \sqrt{171}[/tex]

b = [tex]\sqrt{171}[/tex]

b = 13.08

x = 13.08 ft

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