If y = 55 cm and w = 73 cm, what is the length of x?



A. 18 cm
B. 91 cm
C. 46 cm
D. 48 cm

1 answer

To find the length of x, we have to use Pythagoras theorem.

According to Pythagoras theorem:
x^2 = w^2 - y^2
x^2 = 73^2 - 55^2
x^2 = 5329 - 3025
x^2 = 2304
x = √2304
x = 48 cm

Therefore, the length of x is 48 cm.

The answer is D. 48 cm