Question

Which one of the following sets of numbers represents the lengths of the sides of a right triangle?
A. 5, 12, 13
B. 13, 35, 37
C. 9, 40, 42
D. 6, 9, 10 <---

@iambatman @satellite73

Answer 1

does
\[6^2+9^2=10^2\]?

Answer 2

hint: no it doesn't so it is not a right triangle
try some others

Answer 3

What sat showed you was the Pythagorean theorem, I'm sure you know of it?

Answer 4

Sorry typo I meant C. Though that might be wrong too. :) @iambatman @satellite73

Answer 5

@satellite73

Answer 6

C is wrong as well

Answer 7

5,12,13 is a well known right triangle
you can check that
\[5^2+12^2=13^2\]

Answer 8

\[25+144=169\]