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Two sides of a triangle measure 5 in. and 12 in. Which could be the length of the third side?

User DarLom
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Answer: 10.9

Explanation:

You would use Pythagorean theorem:

5x5+12x12=c

5x5=25

12x12=144

Now, 25+144=169

Now find the square root of 169 which is 13 which isn't an answer choice, which means your prolly after a leg.

I assume 12 is the hypotenuse

A(squared)+5x5=12x12

A+25=144

144-25=119

Square root of 119=10.9

So I'm going to go with answer 10 in or 11 if you round.

User Aljo F
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Answer:

i think its c

Explanation:

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