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. http://roads.advancedacademics.com/contentserver/content/roadssection/277564/questions/8hw9/8hw9_q7.gif

A. yes
B. no

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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. http://roads.advancedacademics.com/contentserver/content/roadssection/277564/questions/8hw9/8hw9_q7.gif

	A.	yes
	B.	no

anonymous · Answer

Put the numbers in the formula and see if the sides match

anonymous · Answer

$$\sqrt{65} = \sqrt{(4^{2}+7^{2})} = \sqrt{30}$$
WRONG!!!! B=NO

anonymous · Answer

why you do everything for them? That's no way to learn...

anonymous · Answer

i get it now though, thanks!

anonymous · Answer

@IvoryKnight I wanted to show an example with your explaination

anonymous · Answer

@shannonaaa no pb :)