e
7 cm
Find the value of x to 3
significant figures.
x
12 cm
8 cm

Answer:
12.0 to 3 dig digs You must include the 0 to get 3 significant figures.
Step-by-step explanation:
Comment
This is a Pythagorean Problem. Use the formula
c ^2 = a^2 + b^2
Givens
a = 8 - 7 = 1 cm
b = 12 cm
c = ?
solution
c^2 = 1^2 + 12^2
c^2 = 1 + 144
c^2 = 145 Take the square root of both sides
√c^2 = √145
c = 12.04
c = 12.0 to 3 sig digs.