We can turn this word problem into the following equation:
x^2 + 85 = (x - 17)^2
x^2 + 85 = x^2 - 34x + 289
-85 -85
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x^2 = x^2 - 34x + 204
+34x +34x
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x^2 + 34x = x^2 + 204
-x^2 -x^2
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34x = 204
Divide 34 on both sides
x = 6.
The number is 6.
Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:





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Answer:
b
Step-by-step explanation:
Use the distance formula with the two points Q and P, then simplify and match the pattern of the answer.

The value b goes in the green box.