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User Spinsch
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Answer:

17 in. (option C)

Explanation:

Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c²

Set the hypotenuse as x.

8² + 15² = x²

Simplify.

x² = 289

Remove the square from both sides.

x = √289 = 17

Thus, the answer is C, 17.

User Yara
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Answer:

17 in

Explanation:

H²= 8²+15²

H²= 64+225

H²=289

H= √289

H= 17

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