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There is a triangle with measures of 5, 12, 14. Is this a right triangle? Why or why not?

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Answer:

no,it isnt,

Explanation:

pythagoras property of right angle:

height sq + base square = hypotenuse sq

5*2+12*2=14*2

25+144=196 which is wrong

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