One leg of a right triangle measures 15 m and the hypotenuse measures 17 m. What is the measure of the other leg?

Question

One leg of a right triangle measures 15 m and the hypotenuse measures 17 m. What is the measure of the other leg?
A. 22.67 m
B. 8 m
C. 32 m
D. 5.66 m
Is the answer A?
Thanks

Brady · Answer

Yes, A is the answer. By using the same equation as the other one I replied to, you get this answer. So, it has to be correct. I hope this helps! :)

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks Brady :)

Brady · Answer

You're welcome Anonymous! :)

Steve · Answer

Not so fast. We have the hypotenuse = 17 x^2 + 15^2 = 17^2 x = 8 So, B is correct