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Three segments of length 3in , 15in, an 17in will form a right triangle ? a.true b.false
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Three segments of length 3in , 15in, an 17in will form a right triangle ?
a.true
b.false

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Pythagorean theorem is for right triangles, where a, b, and c are lengths of the triangle: a²+b²=c²

Does 3²+15²=17²? If the answer is yes, it's a right triangle
How about 15²+17²=3²? Nope. Not a right triangle.
How about 3²+17²=15²? Nope.

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I believe the answer is true
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