Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine if the three numbers could be the measures of the sides of a right triangle. Assume that the third measure is the hypotenuse. 6, 12, 18

YES OR NO?

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 third measure is the hypotenuse. 6, 12, 18 

YES OR NO?

campbell_st · Answer

you are being asked does

$$6^2 + 12^2 = 18^2$$

it the left hand side of the equation equals the right hand side then yes.. a right angled triangle is formed. 

if no then the triangle is not right angled