Question

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

Responses

9, 10, 11

8, 12, 16

3, 4, 5

16, 32, 36

Answer 1

3, 4, 5

Explanation:

Take any odd number and square it.

3²=9

Divide that number by 2.

9/2=4.5

The original number (3 in this case), as well as the numbers 0.5 above and below the new number (4.5 in this case), are your set of numbers.

3, 4, 5

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