1.11 - Mr. Littles is building a triangular sandbox using three boards. He already has 2 boards that measure 9 feet and 12 feet. Select all of the values that could represent the length of the third board of his triangular sandbox.

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1.11 -  Mr. Littles is building a triangular sandbox using three boards.  He already has 2 boards that measure 9 feet and 12 feet.  Select all of the values that could represent the length of the third board of his triangular sandbox.

Henry · Answer

c^2 = 9^2 + 12^2. C = 15 Ft. (Rt. triangle). Possible values: 9, 12, 15Ft. The 9 and 12 Feet lengths form Isosceles triangles.

Anonymous · Answer

34