Question

What is the value of s?

Answer 1

17

Explanation:

Using Pythagoras theorem

`\sqrt ({ {8}^(2) } + {15}^(2) )`

while solving this our answer comes

`√(289)`

which will be 17

Answer 2

S is the hypotenuse of triangle ABD.

You have the base AB which is given as 8 and the height BD is given as 15.

Use the Pythagorean theorem to calculate s.

S = √(8^2 + 15^2)

S = √(64 + 225)

S = √289

S = 17 units.