A triangle has side lengths of 24in., 32in., and 40in. Is the triangle acute, obtuse, or right?

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Esperanza Kemp

13 October, 14:26

A triangle has side lengths of 24in., 32in., and 40in. Is the triangle acute, obtuse, or right?

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Hannah Mendoza · Answer 1

Hannah Mendoza 13 October, 16:43

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The triangle is obtuse.

Kelsie Graham · Answer 2

We will use the Pythagorean theorem:

40² = 1600

24² = 576

32² = 1024

40² = 24² + 32²

1600 = 576 + 1024

1600 = 1600

Also:

24 : 32 : 40 = 3 : 4 : 5

Answer: this is the right triangle.