Question

Find the length of the unknown side. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
17 m
15 m

Answer 1

Explanation:

17.5

Answer 2

a = 8 m.

Explanation:

This is a right triangle, so the Pythagorean Theorem applies.

The Pythagorean Theorem states that the legs of a triangle, squared, equals the hypotenuse, squared.

The legs of a triangle are the sides that make the right angle.

The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle.

Here, I am solving for one of the legs.

`formula=a^2+b^2=c^2`

`a, b = legs`

`c=hypotenuse`

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

`a^2+225=289`

`289 - 225 = 64`

`a^2=64`

`a=8`