Answer....
The answer should be 13.74 yards.
We must apply the pythagorean theorem to solve.
C is the hypotenuse aka the longest side.
Formula: a^2 + b^2 = c^2
a^2 + 10^2 = 17^2
a^2 + 100 = 289
Subtract 100 from both sides.
a^2 = 189
Square root of 189 is approximately 13.74.