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Find the exact length of the third side.
15

Find the exact length of the third side. 15-example-1
User Pridkett
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Answer:

17

Explanation:

Use the pythagorean theorem:

a²+b²=c²

15²+8²=c²

225+64 = c²

c² = 289

c = 17

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