Question

12. A triangle has sides of lengths 6, 8, and 10. Is it a right triangle? Explain. (2 points)

Answer 1

If it is a right angled triangle, then the lengths of the sides will satisfy Pythagoras's Theorem. So, substitute the numbers in and see if it holds. If it does, then you have a right angled triangle (:

Answer 2

Okay so it would look like what 6^2+8^2=10^2?

Answer 3

witch if it is that then it would bee 100=100?

Answer 4

Yup, so Pythagoras's theorem is true, and so you have a right angled triangle :)

Answer 5

okay thanks so much :)

Answer 6

No problem!