Question

Chelsea is making a kite in the shape of a triangle. To determine if the triangle is a right triangle, Chelsea completed the following steps.

Step 1:
Find the side lengths of the triangle: 30 inches, 24 inches, 18 inches.

Step 2:
Substitute the values into the Pythagorean theorem: mc020-1.jpg.

Step 3:
Combine like terms: mc020-2.jpg.

Step 4:
Evaluate each side: mc020-3.jpg.

Chelsea says the triangle is not a right triangle. Which best describes the accuracy of her explanation?
The triangle is actually a right triangle. In step 2, Chelsea incorrectly substituted the values into the Pythagorean theorem.
The triangle is not a right triangle, but in step 2 Chelsea incorrectly substituted the values into the Pythagorean theorem.
The triangle is actually a right triangle. In step 3, Chelsea incorrectly rewrote the expression on the left side of the equation.
The triangle is not a right triangle, but in step 3, Chelsea incorrectly rewrote the expression on the left side of the equation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Its NOT option 2

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