Can the numbers 24,32,40 be the lengths of the three sides of a right triangle? Explain why or why not

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asked Jan 6, 2021 197k views

2 Answers

Timroman · Answer 1 · 2021-01-08T19:28:02+0000

Answer:Yes, see below

Explanation:

24^2+32^2=40^2

576+1024=1600

1600=1600

Therefore, they can be the three sides of a right triangle because it fits the Pythagorean Theorem.

Elliot Blackburn · Answer 2 · 2021-01-12T18:53:56+0000

Answer:

Yes, see below

Explanation:

24^2+32^2=40^2

576+1024=1600

1600=1600

Therefore, they can be the three sides of a right triangle because it fits the Pythagorean Theorem.