Question

Carlos thinks that a triangle

with sides 5cm, 6cm, and 9cm forms a right triangle. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to justify whether or not Carlos is correct.

Create as many triangles as you can with the Hypotenuse no larger than 10 cm. Analyze any patterns you observe in your list.

Answer 1

no carlos is not correct

Explanation:

5squared=25 and 6squared=36 and when you add them together you get 61

and 9squared =91 so hes not correct