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Do the segment lengths 15, 12, and 9 form a right triangle?

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Answer:

Yes, 15, 12 and 9 form a right triangle

Step-by-step explanation:

If the segments form a right triangle, then the square of the longest side (hypotenuse), 15 is equal to the sum of the squares of the legs, 12 and 9


15^2=225
12^2+9^2=225

Since


15^2=12^2+9^2

Pythagorean rule is satisfied, and hence, they form a right triagle

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