Question

Please give me the correct answer ​

Answer 1

`x^2` =
`8^2` = 64

`15^2` = 225

`17^2` = 289

Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the unknown side. The Pythagorean theorem states;

`a^(2) + b^(2) = c^(2)`

Where "a" and "b" are the legs, and "c" is the hypotenuse.

It is given that;

b = 15.

c = 17

a = x

`x^2` +
`15^2` =
`17^2`

`x^2` + 225 = 289

`x^2` = 64

x = 8

To find the area of a square, one has to raise one of the sides to the power of two.

`x^2` =
`8^2` = 64

`15^2` = 225

`17^2` = 289