Question

50 Points! Multiple choice geometry question. Photo attached. Thank you!

Answer 1

Explanation:

B

Answer 2

B. 8

Explanation:

We can use Pythagorous to find the value of x.

c²=a²+b²

here

c=hypotenuse=17

a=base=15

b=opposite=x

Now

Substituting value:

17²=15²+x²

x²=17²-15²

x²=289-225

x²=64

`x=√(64)`

x=8