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A triangle has side lengths of 6, 8, and 10Is it a right triangle?

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To be a right triangle it must comply with the following:


a^2+b^2=c^2

Where:

a = 6

b = 8

c = 10

So:


\begin{gathered} 6^2+8^2=10^2 \\ 36+64=100 \\ 100=100 \end{gathered}

This means that it is a right triangle.

Answer: Yes, It is a right triangle

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