Question

Max has sticks of lengths 6, 7, 8, and 10 inches. He wants to make a right triangle for an art project. Which 3 sticks should he use? 6 in., 7 in., and 8 in. 6 in., 7 in., and 10 in. 6 in., 8 in., and 10 in. 7 in., 8 in., and 10 in.

Answer 1

C. 6 in., 8 in., and 10 in.

Explanation:

Just did it on edge

Answer 2

6in, 8in and 10in

Explanation:

For a right angled triangle :

The hypotenus, thee longest side in The triangle should be :

Hypotenus = sqrt((opposite² + adjacent²))

The most appropriate from the option would be :

6in, 8in and 10in

Hypotenus = sqrt((6² + 8²))

Hypotenus = sqrt(36 + 64)

Hypotenus = sqrt(100)

Hypotenus = 10