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Which statement describes whether a right triangle can be formed using one side length from each of these squares?

Area = 64 in
Area = 225 in
Area = 289 in
Yes, a right triangle can be formed because the sum of the areas of the two smaller squares does not equal the area of
the largest square
Yes, a right triangle can be formed because the sum of the areas of the two smaller squares equals the area of the
largest square
No, a right triangle cannot be formed because the sum of the areas of the two smaller squares does not equal the area
of the largest square.
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User Axk
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Answer:

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Explanation:

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User Decal
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Answer:

Explanation:

The area of the given squares are

Area = 64 in

Area = 225 in

Area = 289 in

The length of each side of a square is determined by finding the square root of its area. For the first square, the length of its side is √64 = 8inches. For the second square, the length of its side is √225 = 15inches. For the third square, the length of its side is √289 = 17inches.

For a right angle triangle to be formed, Pythagorean theorem must be obeyed. Sum of the square of the smaller sides must equal the square of the longer side. Therefore,

8² + 15² = 17²

289 = 289

Therefore, the correct statement is

Yes, a right triangle can be formed because the sum of the areas of the two smaller squares equals the area of the largest square

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