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Will these three sides form a right triangle 7yd,3yd,9yd ? yes or no?

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Answer:

No, these three sides form a right triangle 7yd,3yd,9yd wont work

Explanation:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

lonest length is c (hypotenuse) : 9yd

(7)^2 + (3)^2 = (9)^2

49 + 9 = 81

58 = 81 NOT TRUE

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