Question

Solve for x give answer as radicals (roots)

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 15

Step-by-step explanation:

Use pythagorean theorem: $a^{2} +b^{2} = c^{2}$

$8^{2} +x^{2} =17^{2} \\ 64 + x^{2} = 289 \\\\x^{2} = 289 - 64\\x^{2} = 225\\x = 15$