How to find x
Step 1: Square the given lengths of the sides (3² = 9) (5² = 25)
Step 2: 9 + 25 = 34
Step 3: Calculate √34
Calculating √34:
Step 4: Use Babylonian Method
Step 5: Closest square to 34: 36
Step 6: Use formula (6+(34÷6))÷2
Step 7: Result: 5.8333…
x ≈ 5.83