Geometry

Solutions

Problem Set 1:

in each case below, the three sides of a triangle are given. Decide which ones are right triangles.

1. 6,8,12 NO. 12² =144 ≠6² + 8² which equals 100

2. 5,10,12 NO 144 ≠ 100 + 25

3. 8,15,17 YES

4. 8,6, 10 YES

5. 1, √3 , 2 YES