document.write( "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.
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document.write( "(1)Name two more dimensions of a right triangle that will also yield a square corner and justify. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #315506 by oberobic(2304) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! You could try: 9, 12, 15. \n" ); document.write( "Check to see if they fit the Pythagorean Theorem's requirements. \n" ); document.write( "C^2 = A^2 + B^2 \n" ); document.write( "A = 9 \n" ); document.write( "B = 12 \n" ); document.write( "C = 15 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "A^2 = 81 \n" ); document.write( "B^2 = 144 \n" ); document.write( "A^2+B^2 = 81+144 \n" ); document.write( "81+144 = 225 \n" ); document.write( "sqrt(225) = 15 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "That's correct. \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Done. \n" ); document.write( " |