SOLUTION: Construction utilizes the Pythagorean Theorem in many instances to insure a “square” structure. In laying out the footers or corners of any building the concept of a 3-4-5 right t

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Question 460028: Construction utilizes the Pythagorean Theorem in many instances to insure a “square” structure. In laying out the footers or corners of any building the concept of a 3-4-5 right triangle is applied.

(1)Name two more dimensions of a right triangle that will also yield a square corner and justify.
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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You could try: 9, 12, 15.
Check to see if they fit the Pythagorean Theorem's requirements.
C^2 = A^2 + B^2
A = 9
B = 12
C = 15
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A^2 = 81
B^2 = 144
A^2+B^2 = 81+144
81+144 = 225
sqrt(225) = 15
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That's correct.
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Done.