Question

Solve for X on this triangle:

The small side is 8, the slanted side is 17, and the straight side is x+3

Answer 1

x = 6, so the straight side is = x + 3 = (6) +3 = 9

Explanation:

Answer 2

12

Explanation:

(17×17) - (8×8)= 225

square root 225= x+3

15= ×+3

-3+15= x

12= x