Question

Please help asap! Due tonight!

Answer 1

Answer:

A, $\sqrt{17}$

Step-by-step explanation:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

8^2 + b^2 = 9^2

64 + b^2 = 81

b^2 = 17

b = $\sqrt{17}$

Answer 2

Answer:

by pythagoras theorem

9² = 8² + x²

x² = 81 - 64

x² = 17

x = root 17

option A