work out the length of x

Answer:
x = [tex]\sqrt{147}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Using Pythagoras' identity in the right triangle
x² + 7² = 14²
x² + 49 = 196 ( subtract 49 from both sides )
x² = 147 ( take the square root of both sides )
x = [tex]\sqrt{147}[/tex] ≈ 12.1 ( to 1 dec. place )
x = 12.12 cm
There are two ways to solve this triangle. We will be using the simpler, Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the missing side length - [tex]a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}[/tex]
'a' and 'b' are variables for regular side length legs, while 'c' is a variable for the hypotenuse.
[tex]7^{2}+x^{2} =14^{2}[/tex]
[tex]x^{2} =196-49[/tex]
[tex]x^{2} =147[/tex]
x ≈ 12.12