Question

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Answer 1

C is 17.

Use Pythagorean theorem to find c (hypotenuse)

[We can use this theorem because it is a right triangle]

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

8^2 + 15^2 = c^2

c^2 = 289

c = sqrt(289) = 17

Answer 2

Answer: c = 17 cm

Explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we will use the Pythagorean theorem to solve. The a and b variables are legs, the c variable is the hypotenuse. Here, we are solving for the hypotenuse.

a² + b² = c²

8² + 15² = c²

64 + 225 = c²

64 + 225 = c²

289 = c²

c =
`√(289)`

c = 17

Side c has a length of 17 cm.