?
If the sides of a right angled triangle are three consecutive integers, then the length of the smallest side is
Answer & Solution
Correct 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

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
Join the Discussion
Login to post a comment or share your explanation.
Login