Respuesta :

It is 19 because of the Pythagorean theorem which states a squared plus b squared is c squared.
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Answer:

15

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Hypotenuse (h) = 17 cm

perpendicular (p) = 8 cm

base (b) = ?

we know by using Pythagoras theorem

b = √h² - p²

= √ 17² - 8²

= √ 225

= 15 cm

or

YZ = 15 cm

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