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Could 16,30,31 be the side lengths of a right triangle? Explain why?

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Answer:

No

Explanation:

Using the converse of Pythagoras' identity

If the longest side squared is equal to the sum of the squares of the other 2 sides then the triangle is right.

31² = 961

16² + 30² = 256 + 900 = 1156

Since 961 ≠ 1156 then the sides do not form a right triangle.

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