Question

Find the length of the missing side of the triangle shown below. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

Answer 1

x=8in

Explanation:

Let the unknown side=xin

Hypotenuse^2=opposite^2+adjacent^2

Hyp=17in

Opp=xin

Adj=15in

Hyp^2=opp^2+adj^2

17^2=x^2+15^2

17^2-15^2=x^2

289-225=x^2

64=x^2

x=√64

x=8in