Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can find the length of the missing side:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
15^2 + 17^2 = c^2
225 + 289 = c^2
514 = c^2
c = √514
c ≈ 22.7
Therefore, the length of the missing side is approximately 22.7.
Find the length of the missing side. The triangle is not drawn to scale.
Right triangle, base of 15, slope of 17
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