Question

The drawing below shows a side view of a picture frame on Mary's desk support 16 4.2 which of the following is the closest to the length of the frame support

Answer 1

17 or D

Explanation:

a^2+b^2=c^2

4.2^2+16^2=c^2

17.64+25.6=c^2

c^2=273.64

c=√273.64

c=16.5 which can be rounded up to 17 or D

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Answer 2

17 cm

Explanation:

Math STAAR Readiness 8 grade Quiz: The drawing below shows a side view of a picture frame on Mary’s desk. Closest to the length of the frame support.