Question

Ramon wants to make an acute triangle with three pieces of wood. So far, he has cut wood lengths of 7 inches and 3 inches. He still needs to cut the longest side. What length must the longest side be in order for the triangle to be acute?

Answer 1

7.6 inches to make an acute triangle

Explanation:

a^2+b^2=c^2

7^2+3^2=c^2

49+9=c^2

58=c^2

Square root both sides

c=7.6 inches

Answer 2

less than StartRoot 58 EndRoot inches but greater than 7 inches

or

C

Explanation:

Honestly just did it on edg, good luck. : D