Question

Are 24, 45, and 51 the side measurements of a special right triangle? Yes or No, Explain your answer and show work.

Answer 1

Yes, because 24^2 + 45^2 = 51^2 which fits the form of a^2 + b^2 = c^2 where "c" is the hypotenuse.

Answer 2

Additionally, the relationship a^2 + b^2 = c^2 is characteristic of right triangles.

Answer 3

So, the side with measurement "51" is the hypotenuse and the other two sides are the legs.