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Can 5, 6 and 30 squared form a right triangle?

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Answer:

No; it cannot form a right triangle

Explanation:

Use the Pythagorean theorem.

5 squared + 6 squared ≠ 30 squared

25 + 36 ≠ 90000

61 ≠ 90000

Also, note that that the sum of the two shorter lengths have to be greater than the longer length to form any kind of triangle.

User Nuri Ensing
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Answer:

no

Explanation:

A triangle is equal to 180.

5²+6²=30²

25+36=900

61=900

No solution

User Taddeo
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