To solve for x, we can use the Pythagorean theorem,
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
where a and b are the lengths of the two legs and c is the length of the hypotenuse (the diagonal line).
In this case, a = 25 and b = x. c is the length of the leg, which is 40.
25^2 + x^2 = 40^2
625 + x^2 = 1600
x^2 = 1600 - 625
x^2 = 975
x = √975
x ≈ 31.2
Therefore, x is approximately 31.2 units long.
Solve for x. Round to 1 decimal place.
Base 1 = 25
Base 2 = unneeded
Leg = 40
X is upper left corner
right angle in upper left corner
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