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Do 8feet + 10feet + 12feet make a right triangle

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Answer:

no

Explanation:

If triangle side lengths are an arithmetic sequence (have a common difference), they must have the ratios 3:4:5 to make a right triangle. Here, the ratios of the side lengths are 4:5:6, so will not be a right triangle.

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