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Exploring the Pythagorean Theorem — Quiz

Question 5 • Foundations of Math 1

Which real-world scenario involves a right triangle?

Answer
A
a triangular bike path with lengths of 5 miles, 12 miles, and 13 miles
B
a triangular bathroom tile with side lengths of 6 inches, 8 inches, and 12 inches
C
a triangular plot of land with side lengths of 10 yards, 10 yards, and 15 yards
D
a triangular street sign with side lengths of 3 feet, 3 feet, and 3 feet

Explanation

A triangle is a right triangle if the squares of its two shorter sides add to the square of its longest side. For the bike path, 5² + 12² = 25 + 144 = 169, which equals 13². So the 5-mile, 12-mile, and 13-mile path forms a right triangle.

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