Question

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to

determine if a triangle with side
lengths 5ft., 5ft., 12ft. is a right
triangle,

Answer 1

Answer: This is not a right triangle.

the squares of the two shorter sides must add to the equal the square of the longest side.

a² + b² = c²

Explanation:

5² + 5² ?=? 12²

25 + 25 ≠ 144

50 ≠ 144 So this is not a right triangle.