Math Problem Statement

find the value of x

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 xx, is what we need to find.

We can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for xx. The theorem states:

a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2

where aa and bb are the legs of the right triangle, and cc is the hypotenuse.

Here:

  • a=20a = 20 (one leg),
  • b=xb = x (the other leg),
  • c=25c = 25 (the hypotenuse).

Now, applying the Pythagorean Theorem:

202+x2=25220^2 + x^2 = 25^2

This simplifies to:

400+x2=625400 + x^2 = 625

Now, solve for x2x^2:

x2=625400=225x^2 = 625 - 400 = 225

Finally, take the square root of both sides:

x=225=15x = \sqrt{225} = 15

Thus, the value of xx is 15\boxed{15}.

Would you like more details or have any questions about this solution?

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. What is the length of the hypotenuse if both legs are 9 and 12?
  2. If one leg is 7 and the hypotenuse is 25, what is the length of the other leg?
  3. Can a triangle with sides 10, 24, and 26 be a right triangle?
  4. What is the area of a right triangle with legs 8 and 15?
  5. 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