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Snowphie101

Answer: [tex]x=15.90597[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Use pythagorean theorem [tex]a^2+b^2=c^2[/tex]

[tex](6)^2+b^2=(17)^2[/tex]

[tex]36+b^2=289[/tex]

[tex]b^2=253[/tex]

[tex]b=15.90597[/tex]

brookewalker
Using the Pythagorean theorem,(a^2 + b^2 = C^2) you can find the answer.

17 times 17 is 289.
6 times 6 is 36
289-36=253
The square root of 253 is 15.9