Question

which equation would you use to find the missing side? 48² + 60² = x² 48² = x² + 60² 60² + x² = 48² 48² + x² = 60²

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Pythagorean theorem

In a right - triangle, \(a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}\), where \(c\) is the hypotenuse. Here, the hypotenuse \(c = 60\), one leg \(a = 48\), and the other leg is \(x\).

Step2: Substitute into the formula

Substituting into \(a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}\), we get \(48^{2}+x^{2}=60^{2}\)

Answer:

\(48^{2}+x^{2}=60^{2}\) (the fourth option in the given choices)