Is a triangle with side lengths of 14 feet, 11 feet and 8 feet a right triangle why or why not

Varvara Jones asked May 18, 2023

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Varvara Jones asked May 18, 2023

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Answer:

No , because The Pythagorean equation isn't true.

Explanation:

a² = b² + c²

14² = 11² + 8²

196 = 121 + 64

196 ≠ 185

Drxzcl answered May 22, 2023

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