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A triangle has sides with lengths of 20 centimeters, 48 centimeters, and 54 centimeters. The the triangle a right triangle

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Answer:

It is NOT a right triangle

Explanation:

If it IS a right triangle , the Pythagorean Theorem will apply

TEST : 20^2 + 47^2 = 54^2 ??

2609 = 2916 ?? It does not

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