Which of the following sets of numbers could not represent the three sides of a right triangle? O {24, 32, 40} O {38, 80, 89} O {48, 55, 73} 0 {10, 24, 26}

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**Mathematics Question: Determining Right Triangles**

**Which of the following sets of numbers could **not** represent the three sides of a right triangle?**

1. ( ) {24, 32, 40}
2. ( ) {38, 80, 89}
3. ( ) {48, 55, 73}
4. ( ) {10, 24, 26}

To determine which of these sets does not form a right triangle, recall that for any set of three numbers to represent the sides of a right triangle, the Pythagorean theorem must hold true:

\[ a^2 + b^2 = c^2 \]

where \( c \) is the hypotenuse (the longest side of the triangle), and \( a \) and \( b \) are the other two sides. 

Evaluate each set:

1. **{24, 32, 40}**
   \[ 24^2 + 32^2 = 576 + 1024 = 1600 \]
   \[ 40^2 = 1600 \]
   This set satisfies the Pythagorean theorem.

2. **{38, 80, 89}**
   \[ 38^2 + 80^2 = 1444 + 6400 = 7844 \]
   \[ 89^2 = 7921 \]
   This set does not satisfy the Pythagorean theorem.

3. **{48, 55, 73}**
   \[ 48^2 + 55^2 = 2304 + 3025 = 5329 \]
   \[ 73^2 = 5329 \]
   This set satisfies the Pythagorean theorem.

4. **{10, 24, 26}**
   \[ 10^2 + 24^2 = 100 + 576 = 676 \]
   \[ 26^2 = 676 \]
   This set satisfies the Pythagorean theorem.

The set **{38, 80, 89}** could **not** represent the three sides of a right triangle.
Transcribed Image Text:**Mathematics Question: Determining Right Triangles** **Which of the following sets of numbers could **not** represent the three sides of a right triangle?** 1. ( ) {24, 32, 40} 2. ( ) {38, 80, 89} 3. ( ) {48, 55, 73} 4. ( ) {10, 24, 26} To determine which of these sets does not form a right triangle, recall that for any set of three numbers to represent the sides of a right triangle, the Pythagorean theorem must hold true: \[ a^2 + b^2 = c^2 \] where \( c \) is the hypotenuse (the longest side of the triangle), and \( a \) and \( b \) are the other two sides. Evaluate each set: 1. **{24, 32, 40}** \[ 24^2 + 32^2 = 576 + 1024 = 1600 \] \[ 40^2 = 1600 \] This set satisfies the Pythagorean theorem. 2. **{38, 80, 89}** \[ 38^2 + 80^2 = 1444 + 6400 = 7844 \] \[ 89^2 = 7921 \] This set does not satisfy the Pythagorean theorem. 3. **{48, 55, 73}** \[ 48^2 + 55^2 = 2304 + 3025 = 5329 \] \[ 73^2 = 5329 \] This set satisfies the Pythagorean theorem. 4. **{10, 24, 26}** \[ 10^2 + 24^2 = 100 + 576 = 676 \] \[ 26^2 = 676 \] This set satisfies the Pythagorean theorem. The set **{38, 80, 89}** could **not** represent the three sides of a right triangle.
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