Question

Is 33,44,55 a right triangle?

Answer 1

Yes, a triangle who's sides are 33 cm, 44 cm, and 55 cm is a 3–4–5 right triangle.

Answer 2

Yes!

Explanation:

We know that right triangles follow the Pythagorean Theorem, where

`a^(2) + b^(2) = c^(2)`

So we will put our side lengths into this formula, keeping in mind that c = the hypotenuse, which is the longest side. a and b are fairly arbitrary.

`33^(2) + 44^(2) = 55^(2)`

If this works, we know it's a right triangle.

1089 + 1936 = 3025

3025 = 3025

It worked! It's a right triangle!!