Question

Which right triangle has an unknown leg measure of 43−−√
? (1 point)
Responses

A 8, \/21

B \/60, \/19

C 12, \/44

Answer 1

WHATS THE ANSWER

Answer 2

To determine which right triangle has an unknown leg measure of \( \sqrt{43} \), we will use the Pythagorean theorem, which states that for a right triangle with legs \( a \) and \( b \), and hypotenuse \( c \):

\[
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
\]

We'll check each option to see if one of the triangles can be modified to have \( \sqrt{43} \) as one of its leg measures.

**Option A: \( 8, \sqrt{21} \)**

Calculate \( 8^2 + (\sqrt{21})^2 \):
\[
8^2 = 64 \quad \text{and} \quad (\sqrt{21})^2 = 21
\]
\[
64 + 21 = 85
\]
Now check if \( c^2 = 85 \):
\[
c = \sqrt{85}
\]

**Option B: \( \sqrt{60}, \sqrt{19} \)**

Calculate \( (\sqrt{60})^2 + (\sqrt{19})^2 \):
\[
(\sqrt{60})^2 = 60 \quad \text{and} \quad (\sqrt{19})^2 = 19
\]
\[
60 + 19 = 79
\]
Now check if \( c^2 = 79 \):
\[
c = \sqrt{79}
\]

**Option C: \( 12, \sqrt{44} \)**

Calculate \( 12^2 + (\sqrt{44})^2 \):
\[
12^2 = 144 \quad \text{and} \quad (\sqrt{44})^2 = 44
\]
\[
144 + 44 = 188
\]
Now check if \( c^2 = 188 \):
\[
c = \sqrt{188}
\]

After checking all three options, we have calculated the sums of squares for each triangle but haven't found \( \sqrt{43} \) directly. However, since all sides are provided in a triangular format, we need to hypothesize how \( \sqrt{43} \) fits in the context of minimizing.

Among the options, it looks like:
1. **None of the options contain \( \sqrt{43} \) directly.**
2. However, it is useful to observe one triangle needs to validate if \( \sqrt{43} \) could account for either angle, confirming a possible similarity in segments.

Thus, by the analysis, we can say none outright can be chosen without additional values \( = 43 \).

If you have a loose angle on how to utilize \( \sqrt{43} \), please specify which angles check against those proposed.

According to the three options provided, none exactly matches \( \sqrt{43} \).

Answer 3

Let’s identify the right triangle that could include a leg measure of \( \sqrt{43} \). We will check each option using the Pythagorean theorem, \( a^2 + b^2 = c^2 \).

1. **Option A: \( 8, \sqrt{21} \)**
- \( a = 8, b = \sqrt{21} \)
- Calculate:
\[
8^2 + (\sqrt{21})^2 = 64 + 21 = 85 \quad \Rightarrow \quad \text{Hypotenuse } c = \sqrt{85}
\]

2. **Option B: \( \sqrt{60}, \sqrt{19} \)**
- \( a = \sqrt{60}, b = \sqrt{19} \)
- Calculate:
\[
(\sqrt{60})^2 + (\sqrt{19})^2 = 60 + 19 = 79 \quad \Rightarrow \quad \text{Hypotenuse } c = \sqrt{79}
\]

3. **Option C: \( 12, \sqrt{44} \)**
- \( a = 12, b = \sqrt{44} \)
- Calculate:
\[
12^2 + (\sqrt{44})^2 = 144 + 44 = 188 \quad \Rightarrow \quad \text{Hypotenuse } c = \sqrt{188}
\]

Now let’s see if \( \sqrt{43} \) can fit as one of the triangle legs in these responses.

**Revisiting the Options:**
- None of the options directly list \( \sqrt{43} \), but we need to determine if one of the existing leg lengths corresponds to \(\sqrt{43}\).

Given the options provided and leg measures,
- Option A ( \(8\) and \(\sqrt{21}\) )
- Option B ( \(\sqrt{60}\) and \(\sqrt{19}\) )
- Option C ( \(12\) and \(\sqrt{44}\) )

None match \( \sqrt{43} \). However, if asked simply to select a triangle, since more information proposed neither,
the overall selection must rely heavily on assertive mathematics, presuming \( A, B, \) or \( C \)—but \( C \) is most dimensional allowing for broader measurements.

If \( A, B, C \) are provided instead of feedback on which matches closest to \(\sqrt{43}\) as leg hypothesized leading to \( \sqrt{85},\sqrt{79}, \sqrt{188}\).

Thus, if you need a selection based solely from options without direct relevance, I recommend choosing **C: \(12, \sqrt{44}\)** because it has a more significant range that can logically bridge alongside evaluating \( \sqrt{43} \) fitting leg-wise given formulas used.

Let me know if this aligns with your intended query or need more specifics.