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The side lengths of a right triangle are 2,3, and 4 determine whether this set of numbers forms a right triangle

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Answer:

NO.

Explanation:

The formula of the sides of a right triangle is
a^(2)+ b^(2)= c^(2), where c is the longest side. 2 squared is 4. 3 squared is 9. Adding them up gives you 13, and 4 squared is 16. 16 does not equal 13 so no.

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