Respuesta :

Answer:

x = 15 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]a^{2} +b^{2} =c^{2} \\b^{2} = c^{2} - a^{2} \\b^{2} = (25 inches)^{2} - (40 inces/2)^{2} = \sqrt{225} = 15 inches[/tex]