math stupid math?

Question

Millicent wants to build a fence around her flower garden, which is shaped like a right triangle. If one leg of the triangle is 6 feet long and the other is 8 feet long, how many feet of fencing will she need to finish the project?

Answer 1

a2 + b2 = c2

6^2 + 8^2 = c^2
36+64=c^2
c^2 = 100, c=10
other side is 10 feet
10+8+6= 24 feet

Answer 2

Pythagorean Theorem, a^2 + b^2 = c^2. In which, C is the longest side, the hypotenuse. A and B are the legs of the triangle. So
6^2 + 8^2 = c^2
c= (36+64)^(1/2)
c=(100)^(1/2)
c=10

The Perimeter of the garden is 10 + 6 + 8 = 24 feet. Therefore, she needs 24 feet of fencing to complete her project.

Answer 3

The above answers are not necessarily correct as they assume that the lengths given are for the two non-hypotenuse sides.
I will agree that given the simple maths involved (36+64=100, sq root 100=10) that that is the likely scenario.
However, if the 8 length is the hypotenuse, then we are left with the third side being sq root of 28, i.e, a rather awkward 5.2915+
I might also point out that the correct phraseology is a "right-angled" triangle, not a "right triangle" - ever heard of a wrong triangle, or a left one?

Answer 4

Millicent?? What kind of name is Millicent?? Hahaha....Millicent..... WHooo...anyway, you have to use Pythagorean theorem..which is..

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

so...

(8)^2 + (6)^2 = c^2
64 + 36 = c^2
100 = c^2
now, to solve for "c" you have to find the square root of 100, which is 10. so..c=10

so, the length of the third side of the triangle is 10.

She will need 10 feet more fencing to finish the project.

P.S. Its always good to draw a picture when you have problems like this...

Answer 5

no it's not, but it's still okay, if you're not too bright in math, then maybe that means that you were truly made to pursue a different career that doesn't have all that much to do with math, like being a lawyer. Don't let those people put you down, one time some kid looked at the CO2 car i made and said it was really ugly, but i beat his time and on the freestyle course (my car was relly skinny but durable) mine went on the jump, hit the ground really hard, but was still inatct, whereas his car was destroyed. So basically, whoever says you're stupid, ignore them and move on with your life.

Answer 6

I know you're going to hate this answer, but you seem to be posting a lot of questions. You'll find the math much easier to do (and less "stupid") if you try them on your own first. Trust me - people have been doing problems like this for anywhere from dozens to thousands of years. You are just as capable. You simply need to put your mind to it.

If you need help with specific problems, this is a good place to get it. This is a lousy place to do your homework, though. This will become apparent the first test you have to take on the subject.

Good luck.

Answer 7

use pythagoras to find 3rd length

a (squared) + b(squared) = c (squared)

square root of (6 squared + 8 squared) =

square root of (36+64) =
square root of (100) = 10

so amount of fencing is 10 + 8+6 = 24 feet

Answer 8

pythagorean theorem a squared + b squared = c squared
6 squared+8 squared=c squared
36+64= c squared
100= c squared
10= the hypotenuse which equals how much more fencing you would need.

Answer 9

pythagoras theorem, use it since its a right triangle. then add all the feet(s) up. (:

Answer 10

Pythagoras theorem. use da length of the two side u have to find the third one.then add them all.
p/s:use da formula u have to find the third length