1. Find the length of the missing side in the given right triangle. 17 15 А. 8 В. 23 С. 64 D. 4

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Section9.3: The Pythagorean Theorem
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1. Find the length of the missing side in the given right triangle.
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15
А. 8
В. 23
С. 64
D. 4
Transcribed Image Text:1. Find the length of the missing side in the given right triangle. 17 15 А. 8 В. 23 С. 64 D. 4
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Step 1

Given,

Take the missing side of the given right angle be X

Using the pythagorean theorem, a2+b2=c2 ......(1)

Here,

b=15

c=17

Apply the values in equation (1)

X2+152=172X2+225=289X2=289-225X2=16

 

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