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Is a triangle with sides 4, 6, and 8 a right triangle? Explain your thinking.

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We can find the solution to the answer by using the Pythagorean Theorem.

a² + b² = c²

4² + 6² = 8²

16 + 36 = 52

8² = 64

52 ≠ 64.

Since 4² + 6² does not equal 8², a triangle with the sides 4, 6, and 8, are not a right triangle.

User Stkent
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Answer:

No it's not

Explanation:

In a right triangle the longest side is always the Hypotnuse. With legs a and b and Hypotnuse c, all right triangle follow the Pythagoream Theorem (a^2+b^2=c^2)

If this is a right triangle then it should also follow this rule.

8^2=4^2+6^2

64=16+36

64≠52

So this isn't a right triangle

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