Find the value of x in the triangle shown below.

(A) x = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Pythagorean theorem:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a^2 = c^2 - b^2

a = sqrt(c^2 - b^2)

x = sqrt(10^2 - 6^2)

x = sqrt(100 - 36)

x = sqrt(64)

x = 8

(A) x = 8

38.6°

step-by-step explanation:

resultant is 10 pound

smaller force = 8 pound

angle formed = tan⁻¹(

                        =tan⁻¹(

                          =tan⁻¹(0.8)

                        =38.6°