Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Use Pythagorean theorem,
Base² + altitude² = hypotenuse²
15² + altitude² = 17²
225 + altitude² = 289
altitude² = 289 - 225
altitude² = 64
altitude² = 8²
altitude = √8²
altitude = 8
P = 8 + 15 + 17 = 40 units
[tex]A= \frac{1}{2}*base * height\\\\ = \frac{1}{2}* 15 * 8\\\\= 15 * 4\\\\= 60 sq. units[/tex]
