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

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Answer: yes

Step-by-step explanation: 8^2+15^2=17^2 =289 and 17^2=289 ... 17 is the largest number so therefore its the largest side(c) .

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