Which set of numbers could be the unit side lengths of a right triangle?

Question

Answer options with 4 options
A.
2, 3, 4

B.
4, 4, 6

C.
5, 7, 12

D.
7, 24, 25

Answer 1

The set of numbers that could be the unit side lengths of a right triangle is option D: 7, 24, 25. This is because these numbers satisfy the Pythagorean theorem, which states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides. In this case, 7^2 + 24^2 = 25^2.