Andrew is using three pieces of scrap wood to build a wall shelf in his bathroom. The shelf will be shaped like a triangle, and

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Andrew is using three pieces of scrap wood to build a wall shelf in his bathroom. The shelf will be shaped like a triangle, and

the pieces of scrap wood measure 12 inches, 15 inches and 9 inches long. Will the shelf be shaped like a right triangle? Why or why not?
A. Yes; 9² + 15² = 12²
B. Yes; 9² + 12² = 15²
C. No; 9² + 12² ≠ 15²
D. No; 15² + 12² ≠ 9²

Mathematics

2 answers:

valentina_108 [34] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-02T22:14:15+03:00

valentina_108 [34]3 years ago

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I think it’s B because the equation is right

gladu [14] · Answer 2 · 2022-10-02T23:22:47+03:00

gladu [14]3 years ago

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Answer:

The answer is B because first of all the sentence is correct and the equation is true : Yes; 9² + 12² = 15²