Can the set of lengths be the side lengths of a right triangle?. . 18 m, 24 m, 30 m

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Can the set of lengths be the side lengths of a right triangle?. . 18 m, 24 m, 30 m

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We will use the Pythagorean theorem:
c² = a² + b²
30² = 24² + 18²
900 = 576 + 324
900 = 900
Yes, this set of lengths can be the sides of a right triangle.

KrMa answered Apr 19, 2017

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