Question
If the sides of a right angled triangle are three consecutive integers, then the length of the smallest side is
Answer: Option A
According to question,
ABC is a right angle triangle
By using Pythagoras theorem
AC2 = BC2 + AB2
52 = 32 + 42
25 = 9 + 16
25 = 25 (satisfied)
∴ Smallest length of right angle triangle is 3 units
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According to question,
ABC is a right angle triangle
By using Pythagoras theorem
AC2 = BC2 + AB2
52 = 32 + 42
25 = 9 + 16
25 = 25 (satisfied)
∴ Smallest length of right angle triangle is 3 units
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