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The side lengths of a triangle are 5,3, and 4. Is this a right triangle?

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Answer:

YES

Explanation:

as 5,3 and 4 are Pythagorean triplets, with 5 being C/the hypothenuse it would work as a right angled triangle.

3^2+4^2=c^2

9+16=c^2

25=c^2 c=5

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