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

you dont have to show work just need to know why ..

Answer 2

check if 51^2 = 45^2 + 24^2

Answer 3

or more simply
17^2 = 15^2 + 8^2

its all about the pythagoras theorem

Answer 4

2601=2025+576
2601=2601

Answer 5

that proves its right angled

Answer 6

but is it a special right triangle ?

Answer 7

these numbers are called pythagorean triads - yes special because the sides are all whole numbers

the simplest one is 3-4-5