SOLUTION: A triangle has side lengths of 8 cm, 15 cm, and 17 cm. classify it as acute, obtuse, or right.
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Question 1030432: A triangle has side lengths of 8 cm, 15 cm, and 17 cm. classify it as acute, obtuse, or right.
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Well, since 8^2 + 15^2 = 17^2, the sides fit the Pythagorean Theorem and thus it must be a right triangle.
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