SOLUTION: A triangle has side length of 8 cm 15 cm and 17 cm classify it as acute obtuse or right

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Question 1069318: A triangle has side length of 8 cm 15 cm and 17 cm classify it as acute obtuse or right
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Check a%5E2%2Bb%5E2 and c%5E2
where c+is the longest side.
If a%5E2%2Bb%5E2=c%5E2, it's a right triangle.
If a%5E2%2Bb%5E2%3Cc%5E2, it's an obtuse triangle.
If a%5E2%2Bb%5E2%3Ec%5E2, it's an acute triangle.