2 years ago

What is the length of the missing side

Mathematics

2 answers:

chubhunter [2.5K]2 years ago

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Answer:

a=8

Step-by-step explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we can use the Pythagorean theorem

a^2 +b^2 = c^2 where a and b are the legs and c is the hypotenuse

a^2 +15^2 = 17^2

a^2 +225 = 289

Subtract 225 from each side

a^2 +225-225=289-225

a^2 = 64

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(a^2) = sqrt(64)

a = 8

Nataly_w [17]2 years ago

5 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the Pythagorean theorem, you can find that the missing side length is $\sqrt{17^2-15^2}=8$ units. Hope this helps!

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