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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following is a possible right triangle? a triangle with sides measuring 9 millimeters, eleven millimeters, thirteen millimeters a triangle with sides measuring 5 millimeters, 8 millimeters, and twelve millimeters a triangle with sides measuring 5 millimeters, twelve millimeters, and thirteen millimeters a triangle with sides measuring 5 millimeters, ten millimeters, and fifteen millimeters

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

A right triangle is usually an isocelese triangle. Find the option that has the property of an isoceles triangle. Remember that in an isoceles triangle, there are two equal sides and one that is different.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think its the last one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@calculusxy

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

I am here. I am checking..

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

i would say you are right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Pythagorean theorem , a^2 + b^2 = c^2

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

That will not help because it is not asking you to find the hypotenuse of the right triangle. @JAMG

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you guys

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

No problem :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Your answer makes the lines collapse with each other

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Pythegorean theorem works on all right triangles

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

It works on all right triangles but it is only used when you are asked to find the missing length of the long side. This question is asking for on which option would best suit for the making of a right triangle.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It's not only to find the side of the right triangle but can also be applied to find how the legs are related to each other

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