Find the value of x. Round to the nearest tenth. Chords and Arcs

9514 1404 393
Answer:
4.1
Step-by-step explanation:
x is the short leg of a right triangle with hypotenuse 8.8 cm and longer leg 7.8 cm. Its measure is found using the Pythagorean theorem:
x^2 +7.8^2 = 8.8^2
x^2 = 77.44 -60.84 = 16.60
x = √16.6
x ≈ 4.1