Question

Pick three side lengths that will make a right triangle

Side 1:_____ side 2:_______ side 3:______

Answer 1

Side 1: 6

Side 2: 8

Side 3: 10

6² + 8²

36 + 64

√100 = 10

Side 1: 3

Side 2: 4

Side 3: 5

3² + 4²

9 + 16

√25 = 5

The sum of the square of the base and height should be equal to the square of the third number.

Answer 2

3, 4, 5

Explanation:

3² + 4² = 5²

=> 9 + 16 = 25

=> 25 = 25