Question

The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 17 cm long. If one of the remaining tow sides is 8cm in length, then the length of the other side is.

Answer 1

Answer:

Given :

Hypotenuse = 17 cm

One Side = 8 cm

To Find : Length of the other side .

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution :

According to the Pythagorean theorem , In a Right Triangle ,

H² = A² + B² ( H is Hypotenuse , A and B are sides )

So , 17² = 8² + B² .

289 = 64 + B² .

B² = 289 - 64 .

B² = 225 .

B = 15 cm .

Length of the Other Side = 15 cm .

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :-

Hypotenuse = 17 cm

One side = 8 cm

To Find :-

Third side

Formula to be used :-

Pythagorean theorem

Hypotenuse² = Perpendicular² + Base²

Solution :-

Hypotenuse² = Perpendicular² + Base²

⇒ 17² = 8² + Base²

⇒ 289 = 64 + Base²

⇒ 289 - 64 = Base²

⇒ $\sqrt{225}$ = Base

⇒ 15 =  Base

Hence, the length of the other side is 15 cm.