Question

A triangle has sides that measure 5 units, 12 units,

and 13 units. Is this triangle right triangle.
a

Answer 1

The converse of pythagorean theorem.

Explanation:

The converse of pythagorean theorem basically says that if the triangle doesn't equal a² + b² = c², then it is not a right triangle. 5² = 25. 12² = 144. 13² = 169. 144 + 25 = 169. The answer is yes, it is a right triangle.