Please help me i dont understand

Answer:
Your answer is 15.
Step-by-step explanation:
I've done this before and got it right
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
pythagoras theorem
a^2+b^2=c^2
15^2+8^2=missing side^2
225+64=missing side^2
[tex]\sqrt{289[/tex]=missing side
17=missing side