SOLUTION: micheal had a triangle with sides 12.5 cm, 30 cm and 32.5 cm. using pythagorean theorem determine if itss a right angle triangle. explain

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Question 474035: micheal had a triangle with sides 12.5 cm, 30 cm and 32.5 cm. using pythagorean theorem determine if itss a right angle triangle. explain
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, mananth:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

triangle with sides 12.5 cm, 30 cm and 32.5 cm

 (12.5)^2 + 30^2 = 156.25 + 900 = 1056.25 = (32.5)^2 !!!

Applying the Pytahgorean Theorem shows it is a right triangle

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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Pythagoras theorem staes
Hypotenuse ^2 = Leg1^2 + leg2^2
Hypotenuse is always the biggest side in a right triangle
If it is a right triangle
32.5%5E2=+12.5%5E2%2B30%5E2
1056.25=156.25 +900
1056.25 = 1056.25
So it is a right triangle