Question

Solve for x give answer as radicals (roots)

Answer 1

x = 15

Explanation:

Use pythagorean theorem:
`a^(2) +b^(2) = c^(2)`

`8^(2) +x^(2) =17^(2) \\ 64 + x^(2) = 289 \\\\x^(2) = 289 - 64\\x^(2) = 225\\x = 15`