Which statement describes whether a right triangle can be formed using one side length from each of these squares? 3 squares have areas of 64 inches squared, 225 inches squared, and 289 inches squared.

A: Yes, a right triangle can be formed because the sum of the areas of the two smaller squares does not equal the area of the largest square.

B:Yes, a right triangle can be formed because the sum of the areas of the two smaller squares equals the area of the largest square.

C:No, a right triangle cannot be formed because the sum of the areas of the two smaller squares does not equal the area of the largest square.

D:No, a right triangle cannot be formed because the sum of the areas of the two smaller squares equals the area of the largest square.

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Frederick Barry

31 October, 02:57

Which statement describes whether a right triangle can be formed using one side length from each of these squares? 3 squares have areas of 64 inches squared, 225 inches squared, and 289 inches squared.

A: Yes, a right triangle can be formed because the sum of the areas of the two smaller squares does not equal the area of the largest square.

B:Yes, a right triangle can be formed because the sum of the areas of the two smaller squares equals the area of the largest square.

C:No, a right triangle cannot be formed because the sum of the areas of the two smaller squares does not equal the area of the largest square.

D:No, a right triangle cannot be formed because the sum of the areas of the two smaller squares equals the area of the largest square.

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Aden Morales · Answer 1

the correct answer is B

"yes, a right triangle can be formed because the sum of the areas of the two smaller squares equals the area of the largest square."

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Micah Barrera · Answer 2

The Correct answer is B

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I took the unit practice test and got a 100%