Question

Can some one help me if your good at geometry?

Answer 1

Answer:

$x = 15 ft.$

Step-by-step explanation:

Using Pythagoras Theorem:

$x^{2} + 8^{2} = 17^{2}$

⇒ $x^{2} = 17^{2} - 8^{2}$

⇒ $x = \sqrt{(17^{2} - 8^{2})}$

⇒ $x = \sqrt{(289 - 64)}$

⇒ $x = \sqrt{(225)}$

⇒ $x = 15 ft.$