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A triangle has sides with lengths of 38 feet, 56 feet, and 69 feet. Is it a right triangle?

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Answer:

No

Explanation:

Assume that it is a right triangle for now

According to the Pythagorean Theorem...

(38)^2 + (56)^2 = (69)^2

4580 ≠ 4761

Both sides are not equal, and hence the Pythagorean Theorem can't be applied to the triangle. It is not a right triangle.

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