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Three cities form a triangle. Tom measures the distances between the three cities on a map. The distances between the three cities are 45 miles, 56 miles, and 72 miles. Is the triangle formed by the three cities a right triangle?

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Answer:

Nope. Does not satisfy pythagoras theorem

Explanation:

72 squared does nit equal 45 squared plus 56 squared

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