Question

Which math sentence can be used to determine if this triangle is a right triangle?

Side 12
Side 15
Side 18
12+ 15 = 18
122+ 152 = 182
12+18 = 15
122+ 182 – 152

Answer 1

Explanation:

i think it is b

Answer 2

12^2 + 15^2 = 18^2

Explanation:

If we have 3 sides of a triangle we can use the Pythagorean theorem to determine if the triangle is a right triangle

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

12^2 + 15^2 = 18^2

If this is true, then the triangle is a right triangle