Question

What is the value of s ?
Please help
No guessing

Answer 1

s = 17

Explanation:

use Pythagorean theorem a² + b² = c²

where a = 8

b = 15

c = s (which is unknown)

plugin values into the formula:

a² + b² = c²

8² + 15² = s²

s = √(64 + 225)

s = √289

s = 17