Question

True or false A triangle with sides having measures of 3, 4,

and 6 is a right triangle.

Answer 1

false

Explanation:

This triangle does not fit with the Pythagorean Theorem which is used to find the dimensions of a right triangle. If the dimensions were 3,4,5 it would work because 3 squared plus 4 squared equals 25 and 5 squared is 25

Answer 2

False

Explanation:

A commonly known Pythagorean Triple for a right triangle is a 3-4-5 triangle. Something so close will not be a perfect right triangle, but may be close.