SOLUTION: the lengths of the sides of a triangle are given. classify each triangle as acute, right, or obtuse. 4,5,6

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Question 498739: the lengths of the sides of a triangle are given. classify each triangle as acute, right, or obtuse. 4,5,6
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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When c^2 < a^2 + b^2 , angle C is acute.
When c^2 > a^2 + b^2 , angle C is obtuse.
36 < 16 + 25.
The triangle is acute.