Math Problem Statement

solve for x

Solve for x in the right triangle inside a quarter circle.

Solution

The image you provided shows a right triangle inside a quarter circle. Let's analyze it step by step to solve for xx.

  1. Dimensions:

    • The quarter circle has radius 5 (from the total vertical height, 4 + 1).
    • The base from OO to BB is divided into two parts: OB=3+2=5OB = 3 + 2 = 5.
    • The pink line xx is the hypotenuse of the right triangle with legs 3 and 4.
  2. Using Pythagoras Theorem: In a right triangle, the relation between the legs and the hypotenuse is given by: x2=leg12+leg22x^2 = \text{leg}_1^2 + \text{leg}_2^2 Here, the legs are 3 and 4.

x2=32+42x^2 = 3^2 + 4^2 x2=9+16=25x^2 = 9 + 16 = 25 x=25=5x = \sqrt{25} = 5

Thus, x=5x = 5.

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What is the length of the diagonal in a right triangle with legs 5 and 12?
  2. How would you calculate the area of a quarter circle with radius 5?
  3. If the radius of the quarter circle was doubled, how would the value of xx change?
  4. What would the perimeter of the triangle in the image be?
  5. How would you calculate the area of the triangle formed in the image?

Tip: Always apply the Pythagorean Theorem to right triangles to find missing sides when two sides are known.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Pythagoras Theorem
Right Triangles

Formulas

x^2 = leg_1^2 + leg_2^2

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9