Question

Kayla wants to create a right triangle with side lengths 16 millimeters, 30 millimeters, and 34 millimeters. Is this possible? Why or why not?

A- no, because 16+30 is not equal to 34
B- no, because 16 squared + 30 squared is not equal to 34 squared
C- yes, because 16 squared +30 squared is equal to 34 squared
D- yes, because 16+30 is greater than 34

Answer 1

B: No, because 16 squared plus 30 squared is not equal to 34 squared

Explanation:

So if she wants to make a right triangle that would look like this

| \

| \

30mm | \ 34mm

| \

|_______\

16mm

Which would make the Pythagorean theorem look like this

16^2 + 30^2 = 34^2

265 + 900 = 1156

1165 = 1156

So you answer would be B

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

16² = 256

30² = 900

256 + 900 = 1156

34² = 1156

Answer: C