Question

The side lengths of a triangle are given. 3,4,5 Explain how you know which side will be opposite the right angle

Answer 1

Since 3^2 + 4^2 = 5^2, the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem implies that a triangle with side lengths 3,4,5 is a right triangle, the right angle being opposite the side of length 5.

Explanation:

ide lengths 3,4,5 is a right triangle, the right angle being opposite the side of length 5.