SOLUTION: Is a triangle with sides of 2m,3m,and 4m a right triangle?

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Question 358070: Is a triangle with sides of 2m,3m,and 4m a right triangle?
Answer by mathesther05(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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a^2 +b^2 = c^2
2^2 + 3^2 = 4^2
4 + 9 = 16
13 < 16 when has to be 16 = 16 to have a right angle
therefore - this could not be a right angle triangle