Which one of the following ordered pairs of perpendicular segment lengths can be used…

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Problem

Which one of the following ordered pairs of perpendicular segment lengths can be used directly from the origin to construct and locate

\sqrt{20}

on the number line? (a)

3 \text{ units and }4 \text{ units}

(b)

2 \text{ units and }4 \text{ units}

(c)

4 \text{ units and }5 \text{ units}

(d)

4 \text{ units and }4 \text{ units}