A triangle has sides with lengths of 17 feet, 31 feet, and 36 feet. Is it a right triangle? yes no

Muatik asked Jul 25, 2023

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A triangle has sides with lengths of 17 feet, 31 feet, and 36 feet. Is it a right triangle?

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no

Muatik asked Jul 25, 2023

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no!
the triangle inequality theorem states that any two sides of a triangle added should be smaller than the biggest side, 17 + 31 > 36

AndresM answered Jul 28, 2023

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