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The side lengths of a triangle are 5, 8, and 12. Is this a right triangle?

The side lengths of a triangle are 5, 8, and 12. Is this a right triangle?-example-1
User Caramiriel
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Answer:

This is not a right triangle.

Explanation:

5^2 + 8^2 = 12^2

25 + 64 = 144

89 = 144

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