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Assuming only the lengths of the sides of a triangle are given, how can you determine if the triangle has a right angle?

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Answer:

The Pythagorean theorem

Explanation:

If you have the length of each side of the triangle, you have to apply the theorem. If you get the true statement, you'll know for sure that you have a right triangle.