Paul is building a bridge for a school project and wants to make a right triangle out of three popsicle sticks that measure 8 cm, 10 cm and 18 cm. Can he make a right triangle out of these lengths?

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Paul is building a bridge for a school project and wants to make a right triangle out of three popsicle sticks that measure 8 cm, 10 cm and 18 cm. Can he make a right triangle out of these lengths?

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Answer:

No he can't

Explanation:

8² = 64

10² = 100

8² + 10² = 164

18² = 324

For a right triangle A²+B²=C²

Matteeyah answered May 29, 2022

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