Question

Please help asap! Due tonight!

Answer 1

by pythagoras theorem

9² = 8² + x²

x² = 81 - 64

x² = 17

x = root 17

option A

Answer 2

A,
`√(17)`

Explanation:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

8^2 + b^2 = 9^2

64 + b^2 = 81

b^2 = 17

b =
`√(17)`