SOLUTION: A triangle has sides with lengths of 24 feet, 70 feet, and 78 feet. Is it a right triangle?

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Question 827298: A triangle has sides with lengths of 24 feet, 70 feet, and 78 feet. Is it a right triangle?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pythagorean Theorem is the test:
24%5E2%2B70%5E2=78%5E2
If true, Right Triangle.
If false, Not.