Question

Find the missing side of this right

triangle.
17
X
15
x = [?]
Enter the number that belongs in the green box.
Enter

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

If we assume the '17' is the hypotenuse ( the Q does not say)

then 15^2 + x^2 = 17^2 via the pythag theorem for right triangles

x = 8