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Determine whether segments with lengths of 10, 24, and 25 form a triangle. If so, classify the triangle as acute, right, or obtuse.

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Answer:

A triangle does exist and is acute.

Explanation:

For three segments to work as the sides of a triangle, each length must be between the sum and difference of the other two lengths.

24 - 10 = 14

24 + 10 = 34

25 is between 14 and 34.

25 - 10 = 15

25 + 10 = 35

24 is between 15 and 35.

25 - 24 = 1

25 + 24 = 49

10 is between 1 and 49.

The three side lengths do form a triangle.

If the triangle is a right triangle, then the two shorter sides, 10 and 24 are the legs. The longest side is the hypotenuse. The Pythagorean must work.

10² + 24² = 676

25² = 525

Since 676 ≠ 525, the triangle is not a right triangle.

Since 525 < 676, the triangle is acute.

Answer: A triangle does exist and is acute.

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