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I don't know of an "x" in the Pythagorean theorem. I learned it as a2+b2=c2 as a and b being the legs and c the hypotenuse, all in a right triangle. The hypotenuse is the longest side, it is always located opposite the right angle. To solve for c, you find the square root of the sum of the squares of a and b. For example, if you are trying to find c and you know a=3 and b=4, then you square a and b, getting 9 and 16 respectively. 9+16=25. The square root of 25 is 5, so c=5.
If you are solving for a or b, you find the squares you know, then subtract the leg you know from the hypotenuse, and find the square root of the difference. So if you know a=6 and c=10, then you square them both and find 36 and 100, respectively. When you subtract 36 from 100, you get 64. The square root of 64 is 8, therefore, b=8. This method also works for finding a.
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Can you use pythagorean theorem to find x on a right triangle?
It depends on what x is and what information you have. For example, if no side lengths are known, the Pythagorean theorem is not going to be any use!
How do you find the pythagorean theorem of a triangle?
The Pythagorean theorem is a2 + b2 = c2. It is used for right triangles. If you know two of the sides, you can use the theorem to find the third side.
Can you find distance using the pythagorean theorem?
Yes.
What is the pythagorean theorem and where did it come from?
The Pythagorean Theorem is used to find side lengths of right triangles. It came from the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras.
What jobs use the Pythagorean Theorem?
You would use the Pythagorean Theorem when you are trying to determine the length of a side on a right triangle.ORYou might use the Pythagorean Theorem if you are carpenter or builder. A carpenter might use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the hypotenuse (longest side of the triangle) or the length of the wall or roof. Use can use this methed or theorem in any building situation.
