Question

Elinor determined that a triangle with side lengths 6, 10, and 8 does not form a right triangle.

62 + 102 = 82

36 + 100 = 64

136 ≠ 64

Is her answer correct?

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) No, she should have added 62 and 82 and compared that to 102.

Explanation:

Her answer is incorrect because she did not follow the steps correctly, she should have added the two numbers. Good luck!

Answer 2

No, she should have added 62 and 82 and compared that to 102.