Which equation is a true equation based on the right triangle shown?

Option 1: p? + t=32
Option 2: p? + s2=12
Option 3: There is not enough information about the triangle to write an equation.
Enter "1", "2"
", Or "3"

1 answer

To determine which equation is true based on the right triangle, we need more information about the triangle, such as the lengths of its sides or labels for what \( p \), \( t \), and \( s \) represent.

If \( p \), \( t \), and \( s \) represent the lengths of the sides of the triangle, the Pythagorean theorem would usually be applicable, which states that \( a^2 + b^2 = c^2 \) where \( c \) is the hypotenuse.

Without that specific information, we cannot ascertain whether options 1 or 2 are true. Therefore, based on the information given, the best answer is:

3 - There is not enough information about the triangle to write an equation.