Question

Which could be the lengths of the sides of a right triangle?
A. 6 cm, 7 cm, 8 cm
B. 7 in., 17 in., 11 in.
C. 9 m, 12 m, 14 m
D. 11 ft, 60 ft, 61 ft

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 11 ft, 60 ft, 61 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

By using the Pythagorean Theorem, a^2 + b^2 = c^2, we figure out theat 11^2 + 60^2 = 61^2. 11^2 + 60^2 = 61^2, 121 + 3600 = 3721, 3721 = 3721, so option D

Answer 2

D. 11ft, 60 ft, 61ft