Using the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem, explain whether a triangle with sides 15, 10, and 12 is a right triangle.

Question

Using the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem, explain whether a triangle with sides 15, 10, and 12 is a right triangle.
No because 369 is not equal to 100
No because 325 is not equal to 144
No because 244 is not equal to 225
No because 22 is not equal to 15

GPT 3.5 · Answer

Yes, because 225 + 144 equals 369.