Question

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Answer 1

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Explanation:

`{c}^(2) = {a}^(2) + {b}^(2) \\ {8}^(2) + {b}^(2) = {17}^(2) \\ {b}^(2) = {17}^(2) - {8}^(2) \\ {b}^(2) = 289 - 64 \\ {b}^(2) = 225 \\ b = √(225) \\ b = 15`

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Answer 2

That means the missing side length is 15

Explanation:

We use the Pythagorean theorem to find the hypotenuse. The hypotenuse for this triangle is 17. The equation for the Pythagorean theorem is a^2 + b^2 = c^2. Our equation is x^2+64 = 289. We can now subtract 64 from both sides and get 225. The square root of 225 will be 15.