Question

A=16.7
B=17
C=23
D=7

Answer 1

17

Explanation:

In this problem, you can use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the hypotenuse, which is x. The formula for the Pythagorean Theorem is:
`a^(2) +b^(2)=c^(2)`, where a and b are the two lengths of the triangle, and c is the hypotenuse (which is x).

Steps:

-We know the two sides already, which are 15 and 8, so we can substitute a and b into the equation:
`15^(2) +8^(2)=c^(2)` (the c is the same as x, just letting you know)

-Then, simplify the equation to get:
`225+64=x^(2)` (I replaced c with x just so you can understand better that we are trying to find x, the hypotenuse)

-Add the 225 and 64 to get:
`289=x^(2)`

-Find the square root of both sides to get x by itself:
`√(289)=\sqrt{x^(2)`

-Evaluate the equation to get:
`√(289) =x` which simplifies to
`17=x`

Answer: 17

Hope you understand and that this helps with your question! :)