Find the value of x in the triangle shown below

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for z. a^2 + b^2 = c^2, which a and b being the side lengths
9^2 + 12^2 = 81+ 144
81+144= [tex]225^{2}[/tex]
[tex]\sqrt{225}[/tex] = 15
z= 15