Question

Find the length of the missing side. The triangles aren't drawn to scale. *triangle drawn pictures attached to the question.*

Answer 1

it is necessary to apply the theorem of Pitagora
First triangle:
\[x = \sqrt {{{24}^2} + {7^2}} = ...?\]

Answer 2

second triangle:
\[x = \sqrt {{{17}^2} - {{15}^2}} = ...?\]

Answer 3

(@Michele_Laino , for English speakers "Pitagora" is called "Pythagoras" and the "theorem of Pitagora" is "the Pythagorean theorem")

Answer 4

sorry i wasnt at the computer for the past 15 min.

Answer 5

im reading now

Answer 6

ok! :) thanks @mjdennis