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The side lengths of a triangle are given. 3,4,5 Explain how you know which side will be opposite the right angle

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Answer:

Since 3^2 + 4^2 = 5^2, the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem implies that a triangle with side lengths 3,4,5 is a right triangle, the right angle being opposite the side of length 5.

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ide lengths 3,4,5 is a right triangle, the right angle being opposite the side of length 5.

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