Question

1 Point

The legs of a triangle measure 13 centimeters and 17 centimeters. Which of
the following is the measure for the longest side of the triangle?
O A. 30 cm
O B. 4 cm
O C. 31 cm
O D. 29 cm
SUBMIT

Answer 1

D. 29 cm.

Explanation:

The measure of the longest side cannot be equal or greater than (17 + 13) = 30 cm or it wouldn't be a triangle.

So it cannot be 30 or 31 cm long. Also as we want the longest side so it can't be 4 cm.

The answer is 29 cm.