Question

The cross-section of a ramp is a triangle with side lengths of 9 inches, 40 inches, and 41 inches. Is this a right triangle?

Answer 1

Answer: True.

Step-by-step explanation: For this to be true, then:

`9^2+40^2(=?)41^2`

`81+1600 (=?) 1681`

`1681=1681`

Yes, the ramp is indeed a right triangle.