Question

A triangle has sides that measure 5 units, 7 units, and 8 units. Is this triangle a right triangle?

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

check using Pythagorean theorem

8^2 = 5^2 + 7^2

64 = 25 + 49

64 = 74

No

Answer 2

Answer: B

Explanation:

a²+b²=c²

7²+5²=8²

to get ride of all ² you must square root the whole equation and come out with: 7+5=8 which is not accurate

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