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A triangle has one leg that is 8, one leg that is 15 and a hypotenuse that is 20. Is it a right triangle?

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Answer:

No

Explanation:

A^2+b^2=c^2

8^2+15^2=20^2

64+225=400

289=400

289 does not equal 400 so it is not a right triangle

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