Hello!
[tex]\large\boxed{x = 4.21in}[/tex]
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve:
a² + b² = c²
We are given the Hypotenuse (c) and one of the legs (b), so we can plug those values in to solve for a:
a² + (6.8)² = 8²
a² + 46.24 = 64
Subtract 46.24 from both sides:
a² = 17.76
Square root both sides:
a = √17.76
a ≈ 4.21 = x
