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4. Is this a right triangle? Side lengths of 4 in., 6 in., and 9 inches.
O Yes
Ο Νο

User Strabek
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Answer:

no

Explanation:

The sides of the given lengths will form a right triangle if they satisfy the Pythagorean theorem.

c² = a² + b²

9² = 4² +6²

81 = 16 +36 . . . . . not true

These side lengths do not form a right triangle. (They form an obtuse triangle.)

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