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Answer 1

x =
`√(253)`

Explanation:

The square value of hypotenuse is equal to sum of square length of both legs:

x^2 + 6^2 = 17^2

x^2 + 36 = 289 subtract 38 from both sides

x^2 = 253 find the root for both sides

x =
`√(253)`