Question

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine whether the following can be sides of a right triangle.

5cm, 12cm, & 13cm


True
False

Answer 1

Answer:

It is true. They are the sides of a right angled triangle.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to pythagoras theorem,

h² = p² + b²

where h is the largest side.

So,

13² = 12² + 5²

169 = 144 + 25

169 = 169

This is true.