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Is a triangle with sides of length 3 m, 4 m, and 5 m a right triangle? Explain.

User Ankesh
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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

Use pythagorean theorem:

Does 3^2+4^2=5^2

The longest side is always the hypotenuse

9+16=25

25 does equal 25!!

User Mohammad Tanveer
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3^2 + 4^2 = 5^2
9+16=25
25=25

yes this is a right triangle. i know this because when i use the pythagorean theorem it equals out.

hope that helped
User Vinoth Kumar
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