Question

I need help math is so ACK anyone know the answer

Answer 1

`{x}^(2) = {(8)}^(2) + {(15)}^(2)`

`{x}^(2) = 64 + 225`

`{x}^(2) = 289`

`x = √(289)`

`x = 17`

Answer 2

He should have done 8^2 + 15^2= x^2 because the hypotenuse is always the longest side and in Pythagorean theorem C represents the longest side