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Determine whether the triple of numbers can be the sides of a right triangle.
9, 12, 16
A)
Yes
B)
No
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Question 263477: Hi there! I am lost on this! Thank you!
Determine whether the triple of numbers can be the sides of a right triangle.
9, 12, 16
A)
Yes
B)
No
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9, 12, 16
A^2+B^2=C^2
9^2+12^2=16^2
81+144=256
225=256 DOES NOT IDENTIFY A RIGHT TRIANGLE.
ANSWER IS B) NO!
9^2+12^2=15^2
81+144=225
225=225 IS A RIGHT TRIANGLE.
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