In Pythagorean theorem is the purple triangle a right triangle 15.5m , 14.0m, 20.8m

Ell asked Aug 10, 2023

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In Pythagorean theorem is the purple triangle a right triangle
15.5m , 14.0m, 20.8m

Ell asked Aug 10, 2023

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Answer: No. It is not a right triangle.

Explanation:

240.25 + 196 = 436.25

$\sqrt436.25$ = 20.8865986

20.8865986 does not equal 20.8, therefore:

$15.5^2+14^2\\eq 20.8^2$

I hope this helps!

Seunghee answered Aug 17, 2023

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