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QuizMultiple Choice

Exploring the Pythagorean Theorem

Question 10 • MISD-Geometry-RECOVERY-B-2019-2020

Which set of side lengths forms a right triangle?

Answer
A
2, 3, 13
B
4, 6, 10
C
9, 12, 18
D
15, 36, 39

Explanation

For a right triangle, the squares of the two shorter sides must add to the square of the longest side. For 15, 36, and 39, 15² + 36² = 225 + 1,296 = 1,521, and 39² = 1,521. So the set 15, 36, 39 forms a right triangle.

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