Question

Find the length of the missing side.

Answer 1

Answer:

The missing leg's measurement is 8.

Step-by-step explanation:

$a^{2} +b^{2} =c^{2}$

$a^{2}+15^{2} =17^{2}$

$a^{2}$+225=289

$a^{2}$=64

a=√64

a= 8

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Answer 2

Answer:

The length of the missing side is 8.

Step-by-step explanation:

to find the missing side, use the following formula:

$a^{2} = c^{2} - b^{2}$

(c = hypothenuse) (a and b = sides) ( a = missing side)

$a^{2} = 17^{2} - 15^{2}$

$a^{2} = 289 - 225$

$a^{2} = 64$

$\sqrt{a^{2} } = \sqrt{64}$

a = 8