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ThievingSix · Answer 1 · 2022-01-22T20:53:44+0000

We will want to use the Pythagorean theorem to solve
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
the hypotenuse, longest line, will be c
8^2 + b^2 = 17^2
64 + b^2 = 289
We will then subtract 64 from both sides
b^2 = 225
we will then square both sides
b = 15 kilometers

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