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  • 10-04-2020
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A triangle has sides with lengths of 8 inches, 15 inches, and 17 inches. Is it a right triangle?

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Soin Soin
  • 10-04-2020

Answer:

Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

A square plus b square equal c square

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Sarah06109
Sarah06109 Sarah06109
  • 10-04-2020

Answer:

Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

Pythageron Theorem:

a^2+b^2=c^2

a and b are the legs, or the 2 shorter lengths. (8 and 15)

c is the hypotenuse, or the longest length (17)

8^2+15^2=17^2

64+225=289

289=289

Since the statement is true, it is a right triangle

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