Question

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine if the three numbers could be the measures of the sides of a right triangle. Assume that the largest is the hypotenuse. v72,17,19
*v stands for sqrt
A. yes
B. no

Answer 1

i say no . Correct ?

Answer 2

why do you say no?

Answer 3

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a = 72
b = 17

Answer 4

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

(sqrt(72))^2 + 17^2 = 19^2

72 + 289 = 361

361 = 361


Since the last equation is equal, the values a = sqrt(72), b = 17 and c = 19 satisfy the equation.


So this is indeed a right triangle.


So the answer is "yes"

Answer 5

It's YES!

Answer 6

That's right. 72^2 \neq 289+361\]