lava15 lava15
  • 04-03-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

can 3,4,7 make a possible right triangle?

Respuesta :

gcantiga44
gcantiga44 gcantiga44
  • 04-03-2020

Let's see by using the Pythagorean theorem.

3 and 4 are legs. 3 is the shortest leg.

7 is the hypotenuse.

The theorem states that:

a² + b² = c²

a = 3

b = 4

c = 7

3² + 4² = 7²

9 + 16 = 49

25 = 49 (Incorrect)

So it is not possible for 3,4,7 to be a right triangle.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

why is a conductor important in science terms
Mixed economies are combinations of market and command economies and sometimes traditional economies. Which of the following economies are correctly called mixe
Work out 3\5 of 7? Working out will help too, thanks:)
Mixed economies are combinations of market and command economies and sometimes traditional economies. Which of the following economies are correctly called mixe
Compare and contrast chinese and European means and motives for commercial expansion
The legs of an isosceles right triangle are 5 inches long. What is the length of the hypotenuse of the triangle to the nearest inch?
What cell is has Special vesicles containing enzymes
Which most accurately describes the "mandate of heaven"? The Zhou Dynasty’s justification for its leadership A new religion The philosophy of Confucius A holy b
what tells the cell what to do
Suppose Lynn rolls a fair die until a 6 appears on top. What is the probability that it rolls to get a six the first time?