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√Answer: 15inches

Step-by-step explanation:

For this triangle,we can use Pythagoras' theorem

The state is that : a²+b²=c²

In this figure,notice that a shorter side needs to be found,so after writing the Pythagoras formula in the usual way,the formula has to be rearranged to make x²  the subject

                           a²+b²=c²

                           8²+x²=17²

                           64+x²=289

                           x² = 289- 64

                           x² = 225

                           x = √225 =15inches