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Pythagorean Theorem — Test

Question 14 • Foundations of Math 1

Which math sentence can be used to determine if this triangle is a right triangle?

Answer
A
20 plus 21 is equal to 29
B
20 squared plus 21 squared is equal to 29 squared
C
29 squared plus 21 squared is equal to 20 squared
D
29 plus 21 is equal to 20

Explanation

To test whether a triangle is a right triangle, use the Pythagorean theorem: the squares of the two shorter sides must add to the square of the longest side. Here the side lengths are 20, 21, and 29, so the test is 20 squared plus 21 squared equals 29 squared. This is choice B.

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