Is this a right triangle?

[lewysangel]

The three lengths of the triangle are given. Determine algebraically whether the triangle is a right triangle.

10, 24, 27

I was thinking the Pythagorean Theorem, but I think that I am wrong!

Please help! Thanks

 

[skeeter]

I was thinking the Pythagorean Theorem, but I think that I am wrong!

you thought right ...

if 10² + 24² equals 27², then it's a right triangle.

if 10² + 24² does not equal 27², then it's not a right triangle.