The three side lengths of four triangles are given. Which triangle is a right triangle?
O Triangle 1: √13, 6, 7
O Triangle 2: 7, 8, 13
O Triangle 3: 10, 11, 12
O Triangle 4: √10, 9, 8
The three side lengths of four triangles are given. Which triangle is a right triangle?
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To determine which triangle is a right triangle, we can use the Pythagorean theorem. A triangle is a right triangle if the square of the longest side is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
Let’s check each triangle:
1. Triangle 1: √13, 6, 7
Longest side = 7
( 7^2 = 49 )
( (√13)^2 + 6^2 = 13 + 36 = 49 )
Yes, this is a right triangle.
2. Triangle 2: 7, 8, 13
Longest side = 13
( 13^2 = 169 )
( 7^2 + 8^2 = 49 + 64 = 113 )
Not a right triangle.
3. Triangle 3: 10, 11, 12
Longest side = 12
( 12^2 = 144 )
( 10^2 + 11^2 = 100 + 121 = 221 )
Not a right triangle.
4. Triangle 4: √10, 9, 8
Longest side = 9
( 9^2 = 81 )
( (√10)^2 + 8