document.write( "Question 423137: How would I use the Pythagorean theorem to determine if given measures could be sides of a right triangle? (eg. 12,34,37) \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #295212 by jim_thompson5910(35256) $\"\"$ $\"About$

You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given lengths a, b, and c, they will form a right triangle only if $\"a%5E2%2Bb%5E2=c%5E2\"$ . So to determine if those lengths form a right triangle, simply verify that $\"12%5E2%2B34%5E2=37%5E2\"$ \n" ); document.write( "

\n" );