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Pythagorean Theorem — Test

Question 20 • Foundations of Math 1

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?

Answer
A
Based on the converse of the Pythagorean theorem, the triangle is not a right triangle because 9 plus 15 is not equal to 12 .
B
Based on the converse of the Pythagorean theorem, the triangle is not a right triangle because 9 squared plus 12 squared is not equal to 15 squared .
C
Based on the converse of the Pythagorean theorem, the triangle is not a right triangle because 9 plus 12 is not equal to 15 .
D
Based on the converse of the Pythagorean theorem, the triangle is a right triangle because 9 squared plus 12 squared is equal to 15 squared .
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