Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can solve for x:
16^2 + x^2 = 72^2
256 + x^2 = 5184
x^2 = 4928
x ≈ 70.2 (rounded to the nearest tenth)
Therefore, the value of x to the nearest tenth is approximately 70.2.
Find the value of x to the nearest tenth.
Right triangle 16, x, 72
Solve for x
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