x = 10.4 (1dp)
Step-by-step explanation:
Using Pythagoras' theorem, a^2 = b^2 + c^2 where a is the hypotinues; b and c is the two sides
a^2 = b^2 + c^2
12^2 = 6^2 + x^2
144 = 36 + x^2
x^2 = 144 - 36
x^2 = 108
x = _/108
