Question

What is the length of BC in the right below?

Answer 1

To find the length of BC we use Pythagoras theorem.

BC² = AB² + AC²

AB = 8 AC = 15

BC² = 8² + 15²

BC = √64 + 225

BC = √ 289

BC = 17

BC is 17

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

B. 17

Explanation:

Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c²

We have a and b, so:

8² + 15² = c²

c = √(8² + 15²)

c = 17

And we have our final answer!