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A triangle has sides with lengths of 24 meters,

20 meters, and 16 meters. Is it a right triangle?

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Answer:

No

Explanation:

A² = B²+C²

if the Pythagorean triple obeys this law

then it's a right angle triangle

in this case

24² is not equal to 16² + 20²

:. it's not

User Cal McLean
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

Pythagoras theorem

20^2 + 16^2 is not equal to 24^2

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