Answer:
x = 48
Step-by-step explanation:
RULE:
[tex]a^2 + b^2 = c^2[/tex]
1. [tex]x^2 + 36^2 = 60^2[/tex]
2. [tex]x^2 + 1296 = 3600[/tex]
3. subtract 1296 on both side of the equation.
4. [tex]x^2 = 2304[/tex]
5. square root it.
6. [tex]\sqrt[]{x^2} = \sqrt[]{2304}[/tex]
7. [tex]x = 48[/tex]
