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A triangle has sides with lengths of 8 inches, 15 inches, and 17 inches. Is it a right triangle?

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

A square plus b square equal c square

User LepardUK
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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

Pythageron Theorem:

a^2+b^2=c^2

a and b are the legs, or the 2 shorter lengths. (8 and 15)

c is the hypotenuse, or the longest length (17)

8^2+15^2=17^2

64+225=289

289=289

Since the statement is true, it is a right triangle

Hope this helps! :)

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