Question

Find the length of the missing side.

Answer 1

The length of the missing side is 8.

Explanation:

to find the missing side, use the following formula:

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

(c = hypothenuse) (a and b = sides) ( a = missing side)

`a^(2) = 17^(2) - 15^(2)`

`a^(2) = 289 - 225`

`a^(2) = 64`

`\sqrt{a^(2) } = √(64)`

a = 8

Answer 2

The missing leg's measurement is 8.

Explanation:

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

`a^(2)+15^(2) =17^(2)`

`a^(2)`+225=289

`a^(2)`=64

a=√64

a= 8

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