We can use a modified form of the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of x, also known as side b.
Pythagorean Theorem:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
We can fill in the values of a^2 and c^2, and then solve for b.
14^2 + b^2 = 25^2
196 + b^2 = 625
Subtract 196 from both sides.
b^2 = 429
√ both sides.
b = 20.7
The value of x, or b, is equal to 20.7.
