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Question 19 • *WHS Pre-Algebra - MA3119 B-CR

Which real-world scenario involves a right triangle?

Answer
A
a triangular bathroom tile with side lengths of 6 inches, 8 inches, and 12 inches
B
a triangular bike path with lengths of 5 miles, 12 miles, and 13 miles
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 right triangle’s side lengths satisfy the Pythagorean theorem: the two shorter sides squared add to the longest side squared. For the bike path, 5² + 12² = 25 + 144 = 169 = 13², so it forms a right triangle. The other sets of side lengths do not satisfy this rule.

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