Is the triangle right-angled?
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Is the triangle right-angled?
To determine if the given triangle is right-angled, we will use the Pythagorean Theorem:
Step 1: Identify the sides and assign potential hypotenuse:
Assign as the hypotenuse since it is the longest side.
Step 2: Apply the Pythagorean Theorem:
According to the theorem, if the triangle is right-angled, it should satisfy:
Substituting the given side lengths:
Calculate each square:
The equation holds true, confirming that the triangle is indeed right-angled.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is Yes.
Yes
Look at the triangle in the diagram. How long is side AB?
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