Question

I need help to a can get an A

Answer 1

See below:

Explanation:

We can use the Pythagorean Theorum to find out the missing side because we have a 90 degree right angle and 2 sides already given to us.

The Pythagorean Theorem states that a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a in this case would be the shortest side,

b in this case would be the 2nd longest side,

c is the hypotenuse.

`a^(2) + b^(2)= c^(2) \\a^(2) + 15^(2) = 17^(2)`

If we solve this, we get 8!

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