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[tex]15. \: x = \sqrt{ {9}^{2} + {40}^{2} } = \sqrt{81 + 1600} = \sqrt{1681} = 41 \\ 16. \: x = \sqrt{ {10}^{2} - {8}^{2} } = \sqrt{100 - 64} = \sqrt{36} = 6[/tex]
Answer:
#15) B. 41
#16. A. 6
Step-by-step explanation:
You are given the Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2, where a and b are the legs and c is the hypotenuse of the right triangle.
In problem 15, x is the hypotenuse and 9 and 40 are the legs, so you can substitute these values into the formula and solve for c (x).
Evaluate the exponents.
Add the like terms together.
Square root both sides of the equation.
Since c = x, the answer for #15 is b. 41.
x and 8 are the legs and 10 is the hypotenuse, so substitute these values into the formula. Make x = a.
Evaluate the exponents.
Subtract 64 from both sides of the equation.
Square root both sides of the equation.
The answer is A. 6.