Question

for the following right triangle, find the side length x.

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$$x^{2}=6^{2}+8^{2}$$

Step2: Calculate squares

$$x^{2}=36 + 64$$

Step3: Sum the values

$$x^{2}=100$$

Step4: Take square root

$$x=\sqrt{100}$$

Answer:

10