Can you create a triangle with sides 17ft, 8ft, and 25ft?

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Mathematics

Natalee Petersen

1 February, 05:55

Can you create a triangle with sides 17ft, 8ft, and 25ft?

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Jovanni · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Yes

Phoebe Bernard · Answer 2

No.

Step-by-step explanation:

The pythagorean theorem states that a^2 + b^2 = c^2. By the basic structure of a triangle, the hypotenuse is the longest side, c. In this case, 25 ft is the value of c. 17^2 + 8^2 = 353. 25^2 = 625, so this isn't an accurate triangle.