Question

Can the numbers 24,32,40 be the lengths of the three sides of a right triangle? Explain why or why not

Answer 1

Answer:Yes, see below

Explanation:

24^2+32^2=40^2

576+1024=1600

1600=1600

Therefore, they can be the three sides of a right triangle because it fits the Pythagorean Theorem.

Answer 2

Yes, see below

Explanation:

24^2+32^2=40^2

576+1024=1600

1600=1600

Therefore, they can be the three sides of a right triangle because it fits the Pythagorean Theorem.