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Which set of numbers form a right triangle

a: 6.2 , 7.3 , 8.5
b: 7, 24, 25
c: 9 , 12, 5, 16.8
d: 12, 34, 37
PLEASE HELP ME

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Answer: Its the second one

Step-by-step explanation: Have a good day!

User Davehenry
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The answer you are looking for is B. 7, 24, 25.

To find this, you could use Pythagorean Theorem (a^2 + b^2 = c^2). C is the hypotenuse, or the longest side (25 in this case). So you'd do 7^2 + 24^2 = 25^2. Solving for each would give you 49 + 576 = 625. Adding the left side, gives you 625 = 625. Thus probing, this is a right triangle.

I hope this helps!
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