Which set of numbers can represent the side length, of an actue triangle

A) 4, 5, 7

B) 5, 7, 8

C) 6, 7, 10

D) 7, 9, 12

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Mathematics

Mina Keith

5 February, 15:03

Which set of numbers can represent the side length, of an actue triangle

A) 4, 5, 7

B) 5, 7, 8

C) 6, 7, 10

D) 7, 9, 12

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Rico · Answer 1

Option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

In an acute angled triangle c^2 < a^2 + b^2 where c is the longest side.

Look at Choice B:-

8^2 = 64

5^2 = 25

7^2 = 49

5^2 + 7^2 = 74

So it's B.

Which set of numbers can represent the side length, of an actue triangleA) 4, 5, 7B) 5, 7, 8C) 6, 7, 10D) 7, 9, 12

Which set of numbers can represent the side length, of an actue triangle

A) 4, 5, 7

B) 5, 7, 8

C) 6, 7, 10

D) 7, 9, 12