Answer:
17 in
Step-by-step explanation:
H²= 8²+15²
H²= 64+225
H²=289
H= √289
H= 17
17 in. (option C)
Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c²
Set the hypotenuse as x.
8² + 15² = x²
Simplify.
x² = 289
Remove the square from both sides.
x = √289 = 17
Thus, the answer is C, 17.
