Question

A triangle has sides with lengths of 20 yards, 48 yards, and 52 yards. Is it a right triangle?

yes
no

Answer 1

Yes

Explanation:

Because the sides of this triangle follow the Pythagorean Theorem.

i.e.

`52^(2) = {20}^(2) + {48}^(2)`

`\boxed{\textbf{Therefore it IS a right triangle}}`