Please, i need help on how to solve problems like these. I dont understand and i wasnt in class when they taught it to us. PLzzzz.Will make it the brainiest if its corrected and explaining how to solve problems like these.
Answer:
x = 20
Step-by-step explanation:
You can use Pythagorean theorem which is [tex]a^2 + b^2 = c^2[/tex]
a = 12
b = 16
and c would be x.
12^2 + 16^2 = c^2
144 + 256 = c^2
400 = c^2
square root
c = 20 or x = 20