SOLUTION: The lengths of the sides of a triangle are given. Determine if the triangle is a right triangle. If it is, identify the hypotenuse. 15, 36, 39

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Question 1109097: The lengths of the sides of a triangle are given. Determine if the triangle is a right triangle. If it is, identify the hypotenuse.
15, 36, 39

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Label the sides a, b & c, c being the longest.
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If and only if c^2 = a^2 + b^2 it's a right triangle.