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Can 12in, 16in, and 20in form a right triangle? Explain thanks

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By using Pythagoras theorem AB^2+BC^2=CA^2

12^2+16^2=20^2

144+ 256=200

yes 12in, 16in and 20in forms a triangle

User Majd
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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

12²=144

16²=256

20²=400

Since 144+256=400, 12, 16, and 20 can form a right triangle

User Dylan Buth
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