The areas of the squares created by the side lengths of the triangle are shown. Which best explains whether this triangle is a right triangle?[Not drawn to scale]
Answer
A
Based on the converse of the Pythagorean theorem, the triangle is a right triangle because .
B
Based on the converse of the Pythagorean theorem, the triangle is not a right triangle because .
C
Based on the converse of the Pythagorean theorem, the triangle is not a right triangle because .
D
Based on the converse of the Pythagorean theorem, the triangle is not a right triangle because .