Question

Can you form a right triangle with the three lengths given? Why or why not?

7 in., 24 in., 25 in.


yes; 7 + 24 = 25

no; 72 + 242 ≠ 252

no; 7 + 24 ≠ 25

yes; 72 + 242 = 252

Answer 1

Yes, 7^2+24^2=25^2

Explanation:

If a right triangle then:

is 7^2+24^2=25^2

rewritten: 49+576=625 then yes