Question

I need help math is so ACK anyone know the answer

Answer 1

${x}^{2} = {(8)}^{2} + {(15)}^{2}$

${x}^{2} = 64 + 225$

${x}^{2} = 289$

$x = \sqrt{289}$

$x = 17$

Answer 2

Answer:

He should have done 8^2 + 15^2= x^2 because the hypotenuse is always the longest side and in Pythagorean theorem C represents the longest side