Question

Is this a right triangle? How do you know?

Answer 1

Yes, Pythagorean theorem

Explanation:

Yes, as by doing the Pythagorean theorem, a^2+b^2=c^2 you can confirm that it is.

8^2+15^2=17^2

64+225=17^2

289=17^2

(square root both sides)

17=17