Question

If a = 8 in and b = 15 in what is the length of leg c in a right triangle using the
pythagorean theorem?

Answer 1

So a²+b²=c²
8²+15²=c²
64+225=c²
289=c²
±17=c
So c=17 or c=-17

Answer 2

See attachment for math work and answer.