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Pythagorean Theorem: a2+b2 = c2
where a, b are the sides of the right triangle and c is the hypotenuse

82 + x2 = 172 where x is the other side
x2 = 172 - 82
x2 = 289-64
x2 = 225
x = √225
x = 15
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Answer:

a

Step-by-step explanation

bc the legs have 2 b shorter than the hypotenuse