Question

If two legs of a right triangle are 2 inches and 3 inches, can the hypotenuse be 4 inches? Justify your answer.

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Answer 1

No

Explanation:

2^2+3^2 = 13, and 4^2 = 16.

Answer 2

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Answer:

No

Explanation:

The only Pythagorean triple that is three integers in sequence is 3, 4, 5.

2, 3, 4 is not a Pythagorean triple (will NOT form a right triangle).

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A 2-3-4 triangle is an obtuse triangle.