Answer:
D
Step-by-step explanation:
The shortest side is the side opposite the smallest angle, the longest side is opposite the largest angle.
First find the measure of the angles in the triangle.
The sum of the 3 angles = 180° then
5x + 40 + 10x + 7x + 8 = 180
22x + 48 = 180 ( subtract 48 from both sides )
22x = 132 ( divide both sides by 22 )
x = 6
Then
∠ A = 7x + 8 = 7(6) + 8 = 42 + 8 = 50°
∠ B = 5x + 40 = 5(6) + 40 = 30 + 40 = 70°
∠ C = 10x = 10(6) = 60°
The shortest side is opposite ∠ A , that is BC
The longest side is opposite ∠ B , that is AC
The sides in order from shortest to longest are
BC, AB, AC → D
