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Can the numbers 24,32,40 be the lengths of three sides of a right triangle?

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

using pythagorus theorum: a^{2} + b^{2} = c^{2}

24^{2} +32^{2} = 1024+576

= 1600

40^{2} = 1600

thus, it can be concluded that these lengths can be the sides of a right-angled triangle.

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