Steven is cutting an 11 ft piece of lumber into three pieces to build a triangular garden. Which diagram shows a way in which he can cut the wood to create three pieces that can form a triangle?
Answer
A
A piece of wood is cut into 3 pieces. The pieces are: 2 feet, 2 feet, and 7 feet.
B
A piece of wood is cut into 3 pieces. The pieces are: 1 foot, 4 feet, 6 feet.
C
A piece of wood is cut into 3 pieces. The pieces are: 3 feet, 2 feet, and 6 feet.
D
A piece of wood is cut into 3 pieces. The pieces are: 3 feet, 4 feet, 4 feet.