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. O 2.4 inches O3.2 inches O 10.0 inches 15.7 inches

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### Educational Exercise: Calculating the Length of a Triangle's Side

**Problem Statement:**

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.

**Options:**
- 2.4 inches
- 3.2 inches
- 10.0 inches
- 15.7 inches

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**Graph or Diagram Explanation:** 
- This exercise does not include any graphs or diagrams.

**Answer Submission:**
- Users are given the option to "Mark this and return", "Save and Exit", "Next", or "Submit" to proceed with their answer.

**Instructions for Users:**
1. Carefully read the problem statement and answer choices.
2. Use the Pythagorean Theorem \(a^2 + b^2 = c^2\) or other geometric principles to determine the correct answer.
3. Select the correct answer from the provided multiple-choice options.
4. Use the "Submit" button to finalize your answer or "Save and Exit" to save your progress.

**Additional Information:**
- Ensure to round your final answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.
Transcribed Image Text:### Educational Exercise: Calculating the Length of a Triangle's Side **Problem Statement:** 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. **Options:** - 2.4 inches - 3.2 inches - 10.0 inches - 15.7 inches --- **Graph or Diagram Explanation:** - This exercise does not include any graphs or diagrams. **Answer Submission:** - Users are given the option to "Mark this and return", "Save and Exit", "Next", or "Submit" to proceed with their answer. **Instructions for Users:** 1. Carefully read the problem statement and answer choices. 2. Use the Pythagorean Theorem \(a^2 + b^2 = c^2\) or other geometric principles to determine the correct answer. 3. Select the correct answer from the provided multiple-choice options. 4. Use the "Submit" button to finalize your answer or "Save and Exit" to save your progress. **Additional Information:** - Ensure to round your final answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.
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