The lengths of two sides of a right triangle are 5 inches and 8 inches. What is the difference between the two possible lengths of the third side of the triangle? Round your answer to the nearest tenth. 2.4 inches 3.2 inches 10.0 inches 15.7 inches

The lengths of two sides of a right triangle are 5 inches and 8 inches. What is the difference between the two possible lengths of the third side of the triangle? Round your answer to the nearest tenth. 2.4 inches 3.2 inches 10.0 inches 15.7 inches

Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1

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Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

Publisher:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

Chapter10: Inequalities

Section10.3: Solving Problems Involving Inequalities

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