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Does 5 mm , 12 mm , and 17 mm form a right triangle

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Answer:

The measurements do not form right angled triangle.

Explanation:

Given lengths are 5 mm, 12 mm and 17mm

The longer leg forms the hypotenuse of the right angled triangle.

Using Pythagorean theorem;


a^2+b^2=c^2\\(5)^2+(12)^2=(17)^2\\25+144=289\\169\\eq 289

Therefore,

The measurements do not form right angled triangle.

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