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Can a 6 8 10 make a right triangle?

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yes

Explanation:

using the converse of Pythagoras' identity.

If the square on the longest side is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides, then the triangle is right.

longest side = 10 , then 10² = 100

6² + 8² = 36 + 64 = 100

then 6, 8, 10 make a right triangle

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