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A triangle has side lengths of 6, 8, and 10. Is it a right triangle? Explain.

User Ramon Snir
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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

Yes it is, assuming we decide to use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the hypotenuse (10) it'll be possible considering the formula is c²=√a²+b²

(c being the longest side of the triangle)

a= 6 and b= 8

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