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  • 20-10-2017
  • Mathematics
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A triangle has measurements of 36 ft, 48 ft, and 62 ft. Is this a right triangle? Why or why not?

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StarlingSun
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  • 20-10-2017
No, the triangle is not a right triangle.

The Pythagorean theorem states that a^2+b^2=c^2 if the triangle is a right triangle.
36^2+48^2=3600
62^2=3844
3600 does not equal 3844

Therefore, the triangle is not a right triangle
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