Is a triangle with sides of 5cm, 12cm and 15cm right?

glasskerfu

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2021-08-31

Is a triangle with sides of 5cm, 12cm and 15cm right?

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Delorenzoz

Delorenzoz

Skilled2021-09-01Added 91 answers

Find out using the Pythagorean Theorem:
a2+b2=c2
Where c is the hypotenuse, and a & b are the cathituses. The hepotenuse is alwayse longer than each cathitus. So the 15cm side would be the hypotenuse in this instance.
Substitute:
52+122=152
25+144=225
169=225
The Theorem doesn't apply, therefore this triangle isn't right.

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