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Which of the following could be the side measures of a right triangle?

A) 5 ft, 4 ft, 3 ft
B) 6 ft, 4 ft, 2 ft
C) 11 ft, 10 ft, 6 ft
D) 15 ft, 10 ft, 5 ft

User Tomiwa
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Answer:

A) 5 FT, 4 FT, 3 FT

User DonMateo
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

Because a^2+b^2=c^2 in a right triangle by Pythagorean's Theorem. So, the only one that works is 3^2+4^2=5^2 because 9+16=25.

User Sachin Solanki
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