Can 27,34,43 be a right triangle

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9 February, 12:22

Can 27,34,43 be a right triangle

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Julie Harvey · Answer 1

No

Step-by-step explanation:

The way to answer this is to apply the Pythagorean Theorem.

Is 27^2 + 34^2 = 43^2? If yes, this could be a right triangle. If no, it could not.

729 + 1156 = 1849? No. Thus, these three side lengths do not satisfy the Pythagorean Theorrem, and therefore could not make a right triangle.