Question

a piece of wire 40 cm long is to be bent to form a right angle.where should the vertex be to minimize the distance between the two loose ends?

Answer 1

Draw a picture and label it to the best of your ability.

Answer 2

i can visualize it..so i need someones help:)

Answer 3

plss...i need your answer:.
i am not sure if im gonna use pythagorean theorem.

Answer 4

Yep you'll use the pythagorean theorem, draw it out, it is simply a wire bent into a right angle you're right.