Question

1. calculate the value of x in the triangle below rounded to two decimal places. 20 m 26 m

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$$x=\sqrt{20^{2}+26^{2}}$$

Step2: Calculate the squares

$$20^{2}=400,\quad 26^{2}=676$$

Step3: Sum the squares

$$400 + 676=1076$$

Step4: Take the square root

$$x=\sqrt{1076}\approx32.80$$

Answer:

$32.80$