Question

Which set of three numbers could represent the lengths of the sides of a right triangle?

A.
7, 9, 11

B.
8, 15, 17

C.
10, 15, 20

D.
12, 18, 22

Answer 1

I tried all but only two remain A and D and Im confused

Answer 2

B.
8, 15, 17

@TakeA.I.M.

Answer 3

how

Answer 4

Can you explain @dpasingh

Answer 5

\[17^2= 289\]
\[8^2+15^2= 64+225 = 289\]
Therefore
\[8^2+15^2=17^2\]

Thus 8, 15, 17 are the lengths of the sides of a right triangle.

Answer 6

@TakeA.I.M.

Answer 7

Ok thnx