5. Andrew claims that a wooden bookend in the shape of a 45°- 45°- 90° right triangle has side lengths of 9 in., 9 in., and 11 in. Is he correct? If so, show the work and if not, show why not. 5. Andrew claims that a wooden bookend in the shape of a 45°- 45°- 90° right triangle has side lengths of 9 in., 9 in., and 11 in. Is he correct? If so, show the work and if not, show why not. @Mathematics

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5.	Andrew claims that a wooden bookend in the shape of a 45°- 45°- 90° right triangle has side lengths of 9 in., 9 in., and 11 in. Is he correct? If so, show the work and if not, show why not. 5.	Andrew claims that a wooden bookend in the shape of a 45°- 45°- 90° right triangle has side lengths of 9 in., 9 in., and 11 in. Is he correct? If so, show the work and if not, show why not. @Mathematics

anonymous · Answer

If it is a right angled triangle, then 9^2 + 9^2 should = 11^2

9^2 = 81

81 x 2 = 162

11^2 = 121

162 is not equal to 121, therefore he is wrong

anonymous · Answer

$$9\sqrt{2} = ?$$ not 11