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Tell whether the triangle is a right triangle. Explain.

A. PQR is not a right triangle because
5^(2)+
12^(2) \\eq 13^(2).

B. PQR is not a right triangle because
5^(2) + 13^(2) \\eq 12^(2).

C. PQR is a right triangle because
5^(2) + 13^(2) = 12^(2) .

D. PQR is a right triangle because
5^(2) + 12^(2) = 13^(2).

Tell whether the triangle is a right triangle. Explain. A. PQR is not a right triangle-example-1
User Jordi
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Answer:

its d

Explanation:

User Vinayak Kini
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Answer:

D

Explanation:

Using Pythagoras' identity for right triangles

The square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the other 2 sides.

Here PR is the hypotenuse, thus

13² = 169

5² + 12² = 25 + 144 = 169

Thus Δ PQR is a right triangle because 5² + 12² = 13² → D

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