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Which of the following sets of numbers could represent the side lengths of a right triangle?

A5, 8, 12
B5, 9 ,12
C5, 10, 13
D5, 12, 13

Verified Answer :

wolf1728

If it is a right triangle, then those 3 numbers have to satisfy this equation:
longest side ^2 (or) hypotenuse ^2 = side1 ^2 + side2 ^2

Only (d) 5, 12, 13
meets this requirement.


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