The sides of a right triangle must satisfy the Pythagorean theorem, which states that a^2 + b^2 = c^2, where a and b are the two shorter sides and c is the hypotenuse (the longest side).
Out of the options provided, the only set of sides that can form a right triangle are 2, 3, and 5. This is because 2^2 + 3^2 = 4 + 9 = 13, which is equal to 5^2. This satisfies the Pythagorean theorem, making it a right triangle.
Which could be the 3 sides of a right triangle? (2 points)
O 2.5, 6, and 6.5
O 2, 3, and 5
O 1.5, 2.5, and 4
O 2, 2, and 5
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