Problem 6 of 7
Find the missing side using the Pythagorean Theorem from hypotenuse 17 and leg 8.
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identify legs/hypotenuse and solve.
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Triangle must be right; identify legs and hypotenuse.
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1. Identify legs and hypotenuse.
2. Substitute into a^2+b^2=c^2.
3. Solve for the positive missing length.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Adding side lengths directly.