Question

Find the exact value of x.

Answer 1

x = 15

Explanation:

use pythagorean theorem (a^2+b^2=c^2)

you have c^2 and one of the sides so you just reverse the equation and do

17^2-8^2

and that gives you 225

when you
`√(225)`, you get 15 as your answer

Answer 2

The answer is 15

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