Answer and Step-by-step explanation:
How to solve:
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of side BC.
Pythagorean Theorem Formula:
[tex]A^2+B^2=C^2[/tex]
Side AB will be A, side AC will be B, and side BC will be C.
Plug in values.
[tex]8^2+15^2 = C^2\\\\\\64 + 225 = C^2\\\\289 = C^2\\Square.root.both.sides.\\\\\sqrt{289} = C\\17 = C\\\\\\[/tex]
This means the answer is A. 17.
I hope this helps!
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