Question

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Answer 1

Answer: 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Pythagorean theorem - a^2+b^2=c^2

a^2+15^2=17^2

a^2+225=289

(subtract 225 from both sides)

a^2=64

(sq root both sides)

a=8