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How do you tell if a triangle is a right triangle just from it’s measurements

How do you tell if a triangle is a right triangle just from it’s measurements-example-1

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Answer:

Through the equation a^2+b^2=c^2.

Explanation:

If lengths are in a right triangle, they fit the equation above. "a" and "b" are the shortest sides while "c" is the longest side. If the equation works and is equal on both sides, the triangle is a right triangle.

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