Question

In triangle ABC, the length of the side AB is 14 and inches and the length of side BC is 20 inches. Which of the following could be the length of side AC?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Triangle ABC is a right triangle, so using the Pythagorean Theorem, we can find the length of side AC as follows:

AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2

AC^2 = 14^2 + 20^2

AC^2 = 196 + 400

AC^2 = 596

AC = √596

So, the length of side AC could be a positive number close to 24.5 inches. Therefore, the possible length of side AC could be 24.5 inches.