Math Problem Statement

Find the value of x. If your answer is not an integer, express it in radical form:

Solution

To find the value of xx in this right triangle, we will use the Pythagorean theorem. The given triangle has one leg of 4, the other leg as 454\sqrt{5}, and the hypotenuse as 1616. However, we need to use the Pythagorean theorem to find the hypotenuse xx.

The Pythagorean 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.

Given: a=4,b=45a = 4, \quad b = 4\sqrt{5}

Plugging these into the Pythagorean theorem: 42+(45)2=x24^2 + (4\sqrt{5})^2 = x^2

Calculating the squares: 42=164^2 = 16 (45)2=16×5=80(4\sqrt{5})^2 = 16 \times 5 = 80

Adding these together: 16+80=9616 + 80 = 96

So, we have: x2=96x^2 = 96

Taking the square root of both sides: x=96x = \sqrt{96}

Simplifying the radical: 96=16×6=16×6=46\sqrt{96} = \sqrt{16 \times 6} = \sqrt{16} \times \sqrt{6} = 4\sqrt{6}

Therefore, the value of xx is: x=46x = 4\sqrt{6}

Would you like any more details or have any other questions?

Here are five questions you might find helpful:

  1. How do you simplify square roots?
  2. What is the Pythagorean theorem and how is it applied?
  3. How do you rationalize denominators in radical expressions?
  4. What are some common trigonometric identities?
  5. How can you solve for an unknown side in a right triangle using trigonometric ratios?

Tip: When simplifying radicals, always look for the largest perfect square factor of the number under the radical to simplify it more easily.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Pythagorean Theorem
Radical Expressions

Formulas

Pythagorean theorem

Theorems

Pythagorean theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12