Question

Which set of numbers may represent the lengths of the sides of a right triangle and why?

A) 7,8,10
B) 5,5,10
C) 5,12,13
D) 4,5,6
Please answer the question and explain your answer.

Answer 1

The answer is c because of Pythagorean’s theorem. a^2 + b^2 = c^2
So 5^2 + 12^2 = 13^2
25+144=169