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A triangle has side lengths of 6, 8, and 10. Is it a right triangle? Explain. (2 points)

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Yes

Explanation:

It is a right triangle. If you put this into Pythagoras theorem, which is

c² = a² + b², both sides are equal.

Since the Hypotenuse is the longest side, we know that 10 is the Hypotenuse.

So now we're just left with the two sides.

c² = a² + b²

10² = 6² + 8²

100 = 36 + 64

100 = 100

This makes it a right triangle.

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