SOLUTION: Hello I am having a bit of trouble solving this problem and I could use your expertise.Please explain how you got your answer so I can gain a better understanding how to solve thes

Question 328071: Hello I am having a bit of trouble solving this problem and I could use your expertise.Please explain how you got your answer so I can gain a better understanding how to solve these types of problems. Thank you.
Determine whether the triple of numbers can be the sides of a right triangle.
√2 √3 √10
A) Yes
B) No

Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If this is a right triangle, then
In this case, if this is a right triangle, then you must have

2+3 DOES NOT EQUAL 10

It is NOT a right triangle!!

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus
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