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Suppose a triangle has sides 3, 4, and 6. Which of the following must be true? A. The triangle in question is a right triangle. B. The triangle in question is not a right triangle. C. The triangle in question may or may not be a right triangle.

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Answer:

not a right triangle

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User HiBrianLee
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We can use the Pythagorean theorem:
c² = a² + b²
In this case:
6² = 3² + 4²
36 = 9 + 16
36 = 25 ( not correct )
This is not a right triangle.
Answer:
B ) The triangle in question is not a right triangle.
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