Which of the following triangles are right triangles? Check all that apply.
A. A triangle with side lengths 4, 5, 6
B. A triangle with side lengths 8, 15, 17
C. A triangle with side lengths 5, 12, 13
D. A triangle with side lengths 6 inches, 8 inches, 10 inches
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
i think its d
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
D is one answer, so you're on the right track.
Are there any more answers?
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
The key phrase "Check all that apply" means that more than one answer is possible (and most likely expected)
OpenStudy (anonymous):
umm a
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
Let's check it...
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
4^2 + 5^2 = 6^2 ... Plug in a = 4, b = 5 and c = 6
Then evaluate/simplify both sides
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
Hint: Pythagoras triplets
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
What is 4^2+5^2 ???
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
oh wait, I just realized that you're not the OP...please let the OP respond. Thanks.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
idk
arent u ssupposed to ask the one who asked the question lol
OpenStudy (anonymous):
:))
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