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Which set of numbers can represent the side lengths, in centimeters, of a right triangle?

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It might be (3,4,5) , (5,12,13) ....
The sides should satisfy the equation (a^2)+(b^2)=(c^2).
Hope it helps

User Sbohlen
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Answer:

Any set of numbers that fit in Pythagoras theorem will represent that set.

Explanation:

Though options are not given, but there is a standard way to get such combinations of number.

As it is a right triangle, we have to work on Pythagoras theorem.

The sum of squares of two other sides is equal to square of the hypotenuse.

Like :
3^(2) +4^(2) =5^(2)

User Steve Samuels
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