Which one of the following sets of numbers represents the lengths of the sides of a right triangle?

A.
13, 35, 37

B.
5, 10, 15

C.
9, 40, 41

D.
6, 9, 10

Can you tell me the reason too.
I'll give metals.

Question

Which one of the following sets of numbers represents the lengths of the sides of a right triangle?	
 
 A.
13, 35, 37
 
 B.
5, 10, 15
 
 C.
9, 40, 41
 
 D.
6, 9, 10

Can you tell me the reason too.
I'll give metals.

jigglypuff314 · Answer

Pythagorean theorem:  a^2 + b^2 = c^2
so for example, does
6^2 + 9^2 = 10^2 ?
36 + 81 = 100
  117 = 100
but  117 does not equal 100
therefore Option D, 6 9 10  will not work for a right triangle.
then you can try plugging in like I had for the rest of them :)

anonymous · Answer

Thank you ! The answer is C right ?

jigglypuff314 · Answer

Correct :)