Question 713358: Does the set of numbers 13, 21, and 24 form a Pythagorean triple? Explain.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Note: being a pythagorean triple is the same as saying they form a right triangle
a = 13
b = 21
c = 24
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
13^2 + 21^2 = 24^2
169 + 441 = 576
610 = 576
Since that last equation is FALSE, this means that these side lengths do NOT form a right triangle
Question: Is a triangle with sides 13 units, 21 units, and 24 units a right triangle?
Answer: No, it is NOT a right triangle
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