Do the following side lengths form a right triangle? 51, 68, 85

Neverlord asked Nov 2, 2023

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Do the following side lengths form a right triangle?

51, 68, 85

Neverlord asked Nov 2, 2023

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

We can check using pythagoras theorem, setting a and b equal to the shorter sides.

$51^2+68^2=85^2\\2601+4624=7225\\7225$

LeeHolmes answered Nov 7, 2023

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