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. 6, 12, 18

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anonymous · Answer

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jamierox4ev3r · Answer

THats right @GreenBeanDemphsey  :)

And just so you know, the Pythagorean Theorem is $A^2+B^2=C^2$

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

can you figure this out now based on the info. I gave you @GreenBeanDemphsey ?

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

hellloooo you there? O_O

anonymous · Answer

sorry i was cooking dinner and thank you!

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

no problem! So can you solve for me ? :D

anonymous · Answer

i just need to make sure i was right but if you want me to i will

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

yeah i want to make sure you understand! :)

anonymous · Answer

The question is basically asking if this equation is true: $$6^2 + 12^2 = 18^2?$$Which simplifies into$$36+144=324$$or$$180=324$$Since 180 is not in fact equal to 324, it can be concluded that this equation is false, so 6,12, and 18 do not fit the Pythagorean theorem.

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

@slottedpig I was asking @GreenBeanDemphsey to solve it... -.- please do not provide answers, let the user find it themselves!!!

anonymous · Answer

what i thought it was asking is 18 was a possiable hypthenuse? 0.o

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

no the problem is actualy asking whether the measures could become a right triangle....