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  • 12-01-2015
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a triangle has side lengths of 10 inches, 24 inches, and 26 inches. is this a right triangle?

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macio06 macio06
  • 12-01-2015

To check it we can use Pythagorean theorem.
\(a^2+b^2=c^2\), where c is the longest side.
Lets check it
Assume that a=10 and b= 24
\(10^2+24^2=100+576=676\)
Now lets compare with c^2=676
Its equal, so its right triangle.

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