Question

A triangle has a side lengths of 17 feet, 26 feet, and 16 feet. Is it a right triangle

Answer 1

to test if this is a right triangle, test the side lengths with the Pythagorean theorem

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Explanation:

c is the hypothenuse, the longest side of a right triangle

a and b are the legs of the right triangle.

a = 16

b = 17

c = 26

16^2 + 17^2 = 26^2 ?

256 + 289 = 676?

545 ≠ 676

NO, this triangle is NOT a right triangle

Answer 2

Answer: No, it is not a right triangle

Explanation:

a=17

b=16

c=26

a^2 + b^2 = c^2 (C will always be the longest side)

17^2 + 16^2 = 26^2

49 + 256 = 676

305 is not equal to 676