SOLUTION: How do you know if the triangle is a right triangle when given the numbers for ABC are 24,32, and 40??

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Question 966676: How do you know if the triangle is a right triangle when given the numbers for ABC are 24,32, and 40??
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How do you know if the triangle is a right triangle when given the numbers for ABC are 24,32, and 40??
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If c%5E2+=+a%5E2+%2B+b%5E2 (c is the longest side) it's a right triangle.
If 40%5E2+=+24%5E2+%2B+32%5E2 it's a right triangle.