Is it a right triangle? Converse of the Pythagorean theorem
Check whether a² + b² = c² for the longest side c. Write yes or no.
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A triangle has sides of 50, 14 and 48. Is it a right triangle? Write yes or no.
Answer: yes
A triangle has sides of 28, 21 and 20. Is it a right triangle? Write yes or no.
Answer: no
A triangle has sides of 8, 6 and 9. Is it a right triangle? Write yes or no.
Answer: no
Tip: Check whether a² + b² = c² for the longest side c. Write yes or no.
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