Question

2. A triangle has sides of lengths 15, 23, and 28. Is it a right triangle? Explain.

A. No; 152 + 232 = 282
C. Yes; 152 +232 +282
B. No; 152 +232 +282
D. Yes; 152 + 232 = 282

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

the sum of the square of the legs of a right triangle equal the square of the third side: a² + b² = c²

15² + 23² ≠ 28²