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Denise calculated the missing side length of one of these triangles using the Pythagorean theorem. which triangle is it ?

A
B
C
D

Denise calculated the missing side length of one of these triangles using the Pythagorean-example-1
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Answer:

D

Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem can only be applied if it is a right triangle and none of the other answers are right triangles therefore the answer is D.

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D, because the Pythagorean theorem can only be used in the case of a right-angled triangle
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