Question

What are the values of a and b ?
A) a = 8, b = 2√17
B) a = 18, b = 2√17
C) a = 8, b = 8√17
D) a = 64, b = 68

Answer 1

Using Pythagoras' theorem, i got that answer is A)
\[2^{2} =( 2\sqrt{17})^{2} - 8^{2}\]
\[2^{2}= 68 -64\]
\[4=4\]

Answer 2

Thank you. could you help me with 2 more problems ?

Answer 3

Sorry, i wish i could, but i really have to go now, and i will back in about 2 hours. I think to this time you will already have answers from other members :) But anyway i wish you good luck