Answer:
24.84
Step-by-step explanation:
use Pythagoras theorem
h=√p²+b² = √(19)²+(16)² = √617 =24.84
If this exact question is repeatedly deleted, it's probably because of the ambiguity of the given equation. I see two likely interpretations, for instance:

or

If the first one is what you intended, then

and it follows that
2<em>k</em> + 8 = 3 ==> 2<em>k</em> = -5 ==> <em>k</em> = -5/2
If you meant the second one, then

which would give
<em>k</em> + 9 = 3 ==> <em>k</em> = -6
And for all I know, you might have meant some other alternative... When you can, you should include a picture of your problem.
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