Question

find the value of x in the given figure

Answer 1

By using pythagourous theorem

Answer 2

Given ...

Perpendicular = 12 cm

Triangle = ABC.

To find the value of x...

FIRST, in the left traingle....

According to pythagorous theorem..we have..

${h}^{2} = {p}^{2} + {b}^{2} \\ \\ {13}^{2} = {12}^{2} + {b}^{2} \\ \\ 169 = 144 + {b}^{2} \\ \\ 25 = {b}^{2} \\ \\ \sqrt{25} = b \\ \\ b = 5 \\ \\ we \: know \: an \: altitude \: cut \: a \: line \: in \: two \: equal \: parts \: therefore \\ \\ x = 2 \times 5 \\ \\ x = 10cm \\ \\ hope \: helps...$