SOLUTION: Pythagreom Theorem help: If b = square root of 17 and c = 9, then a = ?

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Question 845295: Pythagreom Theorem help:
If b = square root of 17 and c = 9, then a = ?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pythagreom Theorem help:
If b = square root of 17 and c = 9, then a = ?

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