Mrs. Donelly drew the triangle above on the chalkboard and asked her students to write down possible side lengths for a, b, and c. Edward wrote down that a = 8, b = 15, and c = 17.
Louis wrote down that a = 2, b = 4, and c = 6.
Which student's answer is correct and why? What could the side lengths be changed to on the incorrect response in order to make it a correct answer?

a=2;b=4;c=6.

Louis wrote the correct answer.

answer set (b) 0.5, 3/4 80% is in order from least to greatest.  

step-by-step explanation:

in order to compare rational numbers to each other, it is much easier if they are in the same form.   typically, the best form in which to evaluate rational numbers is in decimals.   in order to convert a percent to a decimal, you would divide the given percentage by 100.   you can also accomplish the conversion by moving the decimal point over two places to the left.   for example, the decimal value of 80% is 80/100, or 0.8.   in order to convert a fraction to a decimal, you need to divide the numerator by the denominator.   for example, 3/4 is 0.75.   so, for choice (b) 0.5 3/4 (0.75), 80% (0.8) is the only choice in which the numbers are in order from least to greatest.