Question

Which set of numbers could represent the lengths of the sides of a right triangle?

A. 5, 7, 8

B. 8, 12, 16

C. 16, 32, 36

D. 5, 12, 13

Answer 1

D. because of the pythagorean theorem

Answer 2

D) 5, 12, and 13

a^2+ b^2 =c^2
5^2+ 12^2 =13^2
25+ 144= 169
169=169