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Finding the Hypotenuse in Right Triangles — Quiz

Question 8 • Foundations of Math 1

Mrs. Ibarra wants to create a right triangle for a geometry test. She plans to use 15 , 36 , and 41 as side lengths. Choose four correct answers regarding the side lengths Mrs. Ibarra chose.

Answer
A
41 squared is equal to 1681
B
Since A squared plus b squared is not equal to c squared , it will not be a right triangle.
C
15 plus 36 is equal to 41 , so those lengths will not form a triangle.
D
15 plus 36 is greater than 41 , so the side lengths will form a triangle.
E
41 squared is equal to 82
F
15 squared plus 36 squared is equal to 1521
G
15 squared plus 36 squared is equal to 297
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