SOLUTION: Does a right triangle with dimensions of 8cm,9 cm, and 12 cm exist? Explain

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Question 215488This question is from textbook Saxon Math
: Does a right triangle with dimensions of 8cm,9 cm, and 12 cm exist? Explain This question is from textbook Saxon Math

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It does if:
12%5E2+=+8%5E2%2B9%5E2?
144+=+64%2B81?
highlight%28144+%3C%3E+145%29 Sorry! But no cigar!
Such a right triangle is not possible!