Question

Steven is cutting an 11 ft piece of lumber into three pieces to build a triangular garden. Which diagram shows a way in which he can cut the wood to create three pieces that can form a triangle?

A piece of wood is cut into 3 pieces. The pieces are: 2 feet, 2 feet, and 7 feet.
A piece of wood is cut into 3 pieces. The pieces are: 1 foot, 4 feet, 6 feet.
A piece of wood is cut into 3 pieces. The pieces are: 3 feet, 2 feet, and 6 feet.
A piece of wood is cut into 3 pieces. The pieces are: 3 feet, 4 feet, 4 feet.

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

trust the process

Answer 2

The answer is D) 3ft, 4ft, 4ft.

Explanation:

You can find the answer by adding two of the three measures, and if the answer is greater than the third measure then you will be able to make a triangle. Be sure to check each of the measures just in case.