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Year 8 maths · M.8 · Pythagorean theorem

Is it a right triangle? Sides that are close

Check whether a² + b² = c² for the longest side c. Write yes or no.

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  1. A triangle has sides of 62, 60 and 11. Is it a right triangle? Write yes or no.

    Answer: no

  2. A triangle has sides of 6, 8 and 10. Is it a right triangle? Write yes or no.

    Answer: yes

  3. A triangle has sides of 60, 63 and 87. Is it a right triangle? Write yes or no.

    Answer: yes

Tip: Check whether a² + b² = c² for the longest side c. Write yes or no.

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