Determine if Triangle with Sides 2, 4, and 5 is Right-Angled

Is the triangle right-angled?245ABC

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Is the triangle right-angled?245ABC

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To determine if the triangle is right-angled, we apply the Pythagorean Theorem as follows:

  • Identify the sides: a=2 a = 2 , b=4 b = 4 , and c=5 c = 5 (longest side).
  • Apply the Pythagorean Theorem: check if 22+42=52 2^2 + 4^2 = 5^2 .

Calculate:
22=4 2^2 = 4
42=16 4^2 = 16
Sum: 4+16=20 4 + 16 = 20

Next, calculate 52=25 5^2 = 25 .

Compare: 2025 20 \neq 25 .

Since 2025 20 \neq 25 , the inequality confirms the triangle is not right-angled.

The triangle is not right-angled, thus the correct answer is No.

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Final Answer

No

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