Is a triangle whose side measure 12 ft, 16 ft and 20 ft a right triangle?

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Kayden Leon

17 February, 10:02

Is a triangle whose side measure 12 ft, 16 ft and 20 ft a right triangle?

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Darion Ross · Answer 1

This is a Right Triangle

Step-by-step explanation:

12=a 16=b 20=c

Now lets solve

a^2+b^2=c^2

144+b^2=c^2

144+256=c^2

144+256=400

c^2=400

The square root of 400 is 20 ...

This IS a Right Triangle