Geometry and TrigonometryEasySide lengths that form a right triangle
Geometry and Trigonometry practice question
Which of the following sets of side lengths could form a right triangle?
- A. 6, 8, 10Correct
- B. 5, 6, 7
- C. 4, 5, 6
- D. 2, 3, 4
Answer: A. 6, 8, 10
6² + 8² = 36 + 64 = 100 = 10².
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. 5, 6, 7
- 25 + 36 = 61, not 49.
- C. 4, 5, 6
- 16 + 25 = 41, not 36.
- D. 2, 3, 4
- 4 + 9 = 13, not 16.
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