A right triangle has side lengths 8 inches, 15 inches, and 17 inches. What is the length of the
side opposite the right angle and why?
17 inches, because 17 is a prime number.
17 inches, because it is the longest side.
15 inches, because 15 is a factor of 90 and a right angle is 90°.
15 inches, because 8? + 152 = 172.