Question

Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the unknown side of the right triangle.
I need help please

Answer 1

`\boxed{17}`

Explanation:

Pythagorean theorem:

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

where:

`c=` hypothenuse

`a=` the small size of the triangle

`b=` the large size of the triangle

In this problem, we have the values of a and b, so:

`c^2=(8)^2+(15)^2\\c^2=64+225\\c^2=289\\√(c^2)=√(289)\\ c=17`

Therefore the value of the unknown side of the triangle is 17.

Hope it helps.

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