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Is 8in, 15in, 17in a right triangle

User Lei
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Answer:Yes

Explanation:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

C is the hypotenuse which is the longest side, b is the second longest and a is the shortest one

User Thiago Avelino
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{8}^(2) + {15}^(2) = 64 + 225 = 289 \\ {17}^(2) = 289 \\ \Rightarrow {8}^(2) + {15}^(2) = {17}^(2) \\ \Rightarrow A \: right \: triangle

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