Michael drew a triangle with the sides measuring 12.5 centimeters, 30 centimeters, and
32.5 centimeters. Using the Pythagorean theorem, determine if Michael’s triangle is a
right triangle. On the lines below, explain how you determined your answer.

Question

Michael drew a triangle with the sides measuring 12.5 centimeters, 30 centimeters, and
32.5 centimeters. Using the Pythagorean theorem, determine if Michael’s triangle is a
right triangle. On the lines below, explain how you determined your answer.

amistre64 · Answer

whats the pythag thrm state?

anonymous · Answer

okay, there is only so many ways to make a triangle using the formula: a^2+b^2=c^2. so now try all the diff ways and if one way works, then the answer is yes, it is possible.

amistre64 · Answer

just try one way, since the longest side has to be the hypot

anonymous · Answer

the answer is yes:)
12.5^2+30^2=32.5^2

anonymous · Answer

The proportions are more obvious if you multiply by two.  25/60/65 is a 5/12/13 multiplied by five.  (5/12/13 is an often-seen pythagorean triple used in textbook problems)