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Can a right triangle have sides of length 3,4, and 5

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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

The equation of a right triangle is the Pythagorean theorum


a^2+b^2=c^2

Let's say we know 3 and 4:


3^2 + 4^2 = c^2\\\\\\9 + 16 = 25\\\\√(25)=5

Can a right triangle have sides of length 3,4, and 5-example-1
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