Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 10 - Radical Expressions and Equations - 10-1 The Pythagorean Theorem - Lesson Check - Page 616: 3

Answer

Hence, this is a right triangle.

Work Step by Step

a. $a=12 \; cm,b=35\; cm$ and $c=37\;cm$. We have $a^2+b^2=12^2+35^2=144+1225=1369$. and $c^2=37^2=1369$. It follows Pythagorean Theorem. $a^2+b^2=c^2$ Hence, this is a right triangle.
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