1.Each leg of a tripod can extend to a length of 5 feet. What is the maximum possible distance between the ends of two legs?
2. MULTIPLE CHOICE: A triangle has two sides that have lengths of 16 inches and 28 inches. Which of the following could NOT represent the length of the third side?
A. 12 in. B. 26 in. C. 33 in. D 40 in. E. 43 in.
2006-12-10 16:24:05 · 2 answers · asked by Ace 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
1. 10 feet.
2. 12, since it sould no longer be a triangle.
Doug
2006-12-10 16:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. 5ft.+5ft. = 10 ft.
2. If the third side is equal to or greater than 16+28 = 44 inches
or if third side plus one side is less than or equal to the other side.
12+16 = 28 A. is not a triangle
2006-12-11 00:44:03 · answer #2 · answered by sudhir49garg 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋