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Andrew is using three pieces of scrap wood build a wall shelf in his bathroom.The shelf will be shaped like a triangle, and the pieces of scrap wood measure 12 inches, 15 inches and 9inches long. Will the shelf be shaped like a right triangle? Why or why not?

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Answer:yes

Explanation:

9^2 + 12^2 = 15^2

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Answer: yes because 12²=144 9²=81 add them and get 225 and 15×15=225

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