SOLUTION: Use the Pythagorean theorem to determine if a triangle with sides 15 centimeters, 33 centmeters, and 34 centimeters is a right triangle
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Question 974642: Use the Pythagorean theorem to determine if a triangle with sides 15 centimeters, 33 centmeters, and 34 centimeters is a right triangle
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The Pythagorean Theorem states that the sum of the squares of the legs should equal the square of the hypotenuse. The hypotenuse is the longest side.
a² + b² = c²
15² + 33² = 34² {substituted given sides into the Pythagorean Theorem}
225 + 1089 = 1156 {evaluated exponents}
1314 does not equal 1156 {added}
The triangle is NOT a right triangle.
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