Question

How to use side lengths to determine the type of triangle.

Answer 1

Use the side lengths to classify the triangle as acute, right, or obtuse. Classify the triangle as acute, right, or obtuse. Compare the square of the length of the longest side with the sum of the squares of the lengths of the two shorter sides. Compare c2 with a2 b2.

Answer 2

I think this is how you use it.

Use the side lengths to classify the triangle as acute, right, or obtuse. Classify the triangle as acute, right, or obtuse. Compare the square of the length of the longest side with the sum of the squares of the lengths of the two shorter sides. Compare c2 with a2 b2.