Pythagorean Triples Proofs

Which equation would you use to find the missing side?

• 48² + x² = 60²

• 48² - x² = 60²

• 48² + 60² = x²

• 60² + x² = 48²

solve for c

• 7

• 9

• 4

• 13

Find the value of x.

• 15

• 16

• 18

• 17

Does the set of numbers represent a right triangle?

• Yes

• No

Which set of sides would make a right triangle?

• 4,5,6

• 8,10,12

• 5,12,13

• 5,10,12

Find the value of x.

• 36

• 12

• 16

• 25

Find the value of x.

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

Can a right triangle have sides of length
 5, 12, and 13?

• Yes. 5-12-13 is a triple

• No. 5-12-13 is not a triple

Can a right triangle have sides of length
 3, 4, and 5?

• Yes. 3-4-5 is a triple

• No. 3-4-5 is not a triple

Find x.

• 40

• 11

• 44

• 77