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Answer:

Explanation:

To be right triangle has to verify the Pythagorean Theorem

hypothenuse² = (side 1 )² + (side 2)²

Since the hypothenuse is the largest of the sides we consider the largest number the hypothenuse and check the relation.

16, 30, 34

34² = 16²+30²; 1156 = 1156 ✅

16, 30, 34 are measurements of a right triangle

8, 14, 16

16² = 8² +14²; 256 = 260 ❌

8, 14, 16 is not a right triangle

10, 12, 16

16² = 10² +12²; 256 = 244 ❌

10, 12, 16 is not a right triangle

5, 12, 13

13² = 12²+5²; 169 = 169 ✅

5, 12, 13 are measurements of a right triangle

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