If the Shortest Side of a Right Triangle Is 6

question 20

Multiple Choice

If the shortest side of a right triangle is 6" and the longest side is 10", how long is the third side?

• A) 4"
• B) 8"
• C) 12"
• D) 16"

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Definitions:

Mount Pelée

A notorious volcano located on the island of Martinique, best known for its devastating eruption in 1902.

Pyroclastic Flows

Fast-moving currents of hot gas and volcanic materials that flow down the sides of a volcano during an eruption.

Lateral Blast

A volcanic eruption or explosion that is directed sideways rather than vertically, often capable of devastating areas around a volcano.

Eruption Column

A vertical column of volcanic ash and gas ejected into the atmosphere during a volcanic eruption.