Question

Which of the following terms best describes the three side lengths of the
triangle below?

Answer 1

B. Pythagorean triple

Explanation:

To prove Pythagorean triple, we must prove that

ML² + LN² = MN²

or MN = √( ML² + LN²)

= √( 9² + 12²)

= √( 81 + 144)

= √( 225)

= 15 = value of MN given in diagram (proven)