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Tell whether the triangle with the given side lengths is a right triangle. 45 in., 26 in., 51 in.​

User Pkanane
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Answer:

No it is not

Explanation:

Hypotenuse is the longest side

A ² = B² + C² (Using Pythagoras theorem)

51² = 45² + 26²

2601 =2025 +676

2601 = 2701

This is not a right angle triangle

Square root of 2701 is 51.57 and that is equivalent to 52

User Ignited
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A it is nearly but not a right angled triangle.

Explanation:

I used pythagorous theorum.

User Mike Robins
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