Question

Which set of line segments could create a right triangle?

5, 6, 11

5, 9, 10

5, 13, 18

5, 12, 13

Answer 1

@aum

Answer 2

Three line segments cannot form a triangle if two of the line segments sum to a value less than the third. Otherwise, they can form triangle.

Answer 3

Add the two smallest side and see if it is lesser than or equal to the third side. If so the three sides cannot form a triangle. Eliminate those choices.

Then, to form a right triangle, a^2 + b^2 must equal c^2.
Square the two smaller sides, add them and see if it equals the square of the third side. If so then it is a right triangle.

Answer 4

wait so would it be a ?

Answer 5

a) 5, 6, 11
The two smallest sides are 5 and 6. Add them. 5 + 6 = 11. This equals the third side. You cannot form a triangle with these three sides. The sum of two sides of a triangle is always GREATER than the third side. Not equal to the third side. Not less than the third side.

Answer 6

So choices a) and c) can be ruled out.

Answer 7

oooooooo d :D ?

Answer 8

because it adds up wehn aquared am i correct its d ?

Answer 9

squared *

Answer 10

Yes. D is the correct answer.