Question

Mrs. Ibarra wants to create a right triangle for a geometry test. She plans to use 15, 36, and 41 as side lengths.

Select the four true statements regarding the side lengths Mrs. Ibarra chose.
15 + 36 greater-than 41, so the side lengths will form a triangle.
15 + 36 not-equals 41, so those lengths will not form a triangle.
15 squared + 36 squared = 1,521
41 squared = 1,681
Since a squared + b squared not-equals c squared, it will not be a right triangle.
15 squared + 36 squared = 297
41 squared = 82

Answer 1

A) 15 + 36 greater-than 41, so the side lengths will form a triangle.

C) 15 squared + 36 squared = 1,521

D) 41 squared = 1,681

E) Since a squared + b squared not-equals c squared, it will not be a right triangle.

Proof:

Answer 2

See below.

Explanation:

Sides: 15, 36, 41

True: 15 + 36 greater-than 41, so the side lengths will form a triangle.

True: 15 squared + 36 squared = 1,521

True: 41 squared = 1,681

True: Since a squared + b squared not-equals c squared, it will not be a right triangle.