Math Problem Statement
Which of the following sets of numbers could represent the three sides of a right triangle? Answer Multiple Choice Answers left curly bracket, 36, comma, 84, comma, 91, right curly bracket{36,84,91} left curly bracket, 8, comma, 24, comma, 25, right curly bracket{8,24,25} left curly bracket, 32, comma, 60, comma, 68, right curly bracket{32,60,68} left curly bracket, 51, comma, 67, comma, 85, right curly bracket{51,67,85}
Solution
To determine which set of numbers represents the sides of a right triangle, we need to check if they satisfy the Pythagorean theorem:
where , , and are the lengths of the triangle's sides, and is the hypotenuse (the largest number in the set).
Calculations for each set:
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Set : , so this is not a right triangle.
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Set : , so this is not a right triangle.
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Set : , so this is a right triangle.
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Set : , so this is not a right triangle.
Answer:
The set represents the sides of a right triangle.
Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are some follow-up topics:
- How to identify right triangles using Pythagorean triples?
- What are primitive Pythagorean triples?
- How to find the hypotenuse of a triangle given two sides?
- How does the Pythagorean theorem apply in three dimensions?
- Can a triangle with irrational sides be a right triangle?
Tip: Always check that the largest side in the set is the hypotenuse when applying the Pythagorean theorem.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Right Triangles
Pythagorean Theorem
Formulas
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Theorems
Pythagorean Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10