Question

Nathan wants to draw a triangle. He knows that the lengths of the two shorter sides are 5 inches and 7 inches. What is a possible length of the third side? Group of answer choices

Answer 1

8.6

Explanation:

From the above question, we know that the length of the third side is the longest. Hence, we apply Pythagoras Theorem

c² = a² + b²

a = 5, b = 7

c = Third side

c = √a² + b²

c = √5² + 7²

c = √25 + 49

c = √74

c = 8.602325267

Approximately c = 8.6

Possible length of the third side = 8.6