Question

practice with the pythagorean theorem sp 26
true or false: the triangle below is a right triangle.
15 ft.
8 ft
17 ft.
true
false

Explanation:

Step1: Identify sides for Pythagoras

Label sides: $a=8$, $b=15$, $c=17$ (longest side)

Step2: Calculate $a^2 + b^2$

$8^2 + 15^2 = 64 + 225 = 289$

Step3: Calculate $c^2$

$17^2 = 289$

Step4: Compare the two values

$289 = 289$, so Pythagorean theorem holds.

Answer:

True