Question

For any right triangle, the side lengths of the triangle can be put in the equation a2 + b2 = c2 where a, b, and c are the side lengths. A triangle with the side lengths 3 inches, 4 inches, and 5 inches is a right triangle. Which way(s) can you substitute the values into the equation to make it true? Which variable has to match the longest side length? Why?

Answer 1

Answer:

The longest side length is called the hypotenous of the right triangle. To find out a right triangle, u need to square each smaller sides & then square root their summation. Then, if it is same with the larger side,( which is supposed to be the hypotenous) it is a right angle.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Pythagorean theorem:

a² + b² = c²

a is the long leg of the triangle

b is the short leg of the triangle

c is the hypotenuse

side lengths ; 3 inches, 4 inches, 5 inches of a right triangle.

a = 4 inches

b = 3 inches

c = 5 inches

4² + 3² = 5²

16 + 9 = 25

25 = 25

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