Math Problem Statement
find the value of x
Solution
This is a right triangle where:
- One leg is 20 units,
- The hypotenuse is 25 units, and
- The remaining side, denoted as , is what we need to find.
We can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for . The theorem states:
where and are the legs of the right triangle, and is the hypotenuse.
Here:
- (one leg),
- (the other leg),
- (the hypotenuse).
Now, applying the Pythagorean Theorem:
This simplifies to:
Now, solve for :
Finally, take the square root of both sides:
Thus, the value of is .
Would you like more details or have any questions about this solution?
Here are 5 related questions for further practice:
- What is the length of the hypotenuse if both legs are 9 and 12?
- If one leg is 7 and the hypotenuse is 25, what is the length of the other leg?
- Can a triangle with sides 10, 24, and 26 be a right triangle?
- What is the area of a right triangle with legs 8 and 15?
- How does the Pythagorean theorem relate to the distance formula in coordinate geometry?
Tip: Always double-check units and values when applying the Pythagorean theorem to avoid small calculation errors.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Right Triangles
Formulas
Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Theorems
Pythagorean Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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