Question

use the pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg of the triangle below.
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hint: to add the square root symbol (√), type
oot\

Explanation:

Step1: Write the Pythagorean theorem formula

$$a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}$$
Let \(a = 15\), \(c=17\), and \(b\) be the missing leg.

Step2: Substitute the values into the formula

$$15^{2}+b^{2}=17^{2}$$
$$225 + b^{2}=289$$

Step3: Solve for \(b^{2}\)

$$b^{2}=289 - 225$$
$$b^{2}=64$$

Step4: Find \(b\)

$$b=\sqrt{64}$$
$$b = 8$$

Answer:

\(8\)