Question

Is it a right triangle

Answer 1

No, it's an obtuse triangle

Explanation:

• Is it a right triangle?

we can check with the Pythagorean theorem, we work on the legs to check the measurement of the hypotenuse

38 = √(12²+35²)

38 = √(144+1225)

38 = √1369

38 = 37 (The equation is false, 38 is not 37)

Answer 2

not a right triangle

Explanation:

using Pythagoras' identity

if the square of the longest side is equal to the sum of the squares of the other 2 sides then the triangle is right.

longest side is 38 , then 38² = 1444

12² + 35² = 144 + 1225 = 1369

since 1369 ≠ 1444 then sides do not form a right triangle